The Fallen Sparrow (1943)
1h 34m
Running Time
August 19, 1943Release Date
The Fallen Sparrow (1943)
1h 34m
Running Time
August 19, 1943Release Date
Plot.
Imprisoned during the Spanish Civil War, John "Kit" McKittrick is released when a New York City policeman pulls some strings. Upon returning to America, McKittrick hears that a friend has committed suicide, and he begins to smell a rat. During his investigation, McKittrick questions three beautiful women, one of whom has a tie to his refugee past. Pursued by Nazi operatives, McKittrick learns of the death of another friend, and begins to suspect the dark Dr. Skaas.
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Cast & Crew.
John Garfield
John McKittrick
Maureen O'Hara
Toni Donne
Walter Slezak
Dr. Christian Skaas
Martha O'Driscoll
Whitney 'The Imp' Parker
Patricia Morison
Barby Taviton
Bruce Edwards
Ab Parker
Richard Wallace
Director
Warren Duff
Writer
John Banner
Anton
John Miljan
Inspector 'Toby' Tobin
Dorothy B. Hughes
Writer
Hugh Beaumont
Otto Skaas
Robert Fellows
Producer
Jack Carr
Danny, Cab Driver (uncredited)
Roy Webb
Composer
Nicholas Musuraca
Cinematographer
Media.
Details.
Release DateAugust 19, 1943
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 34m
Content RatingNR
Genres
Wiki.
The Fallen Sparrow is a 1943 American spy film starring John Garfield, Maureen O'Hara, Patricia Morison, and Walter Slezak. It is based on the novel of the same name by Dorothy B. Hughes. Nazi spies pursue an American, John "Kit" McKittrick, a Spanish Civil War veteran in possession of a priceless keepsake, who returns home to find out who murdered his friend. It received an Oscar nomination for Best Scoring of a Dramatic or Comedy Picture.