The Fallen Sparrow
“No woman was going to play him for a sucker!”
1943•NR•1h 34m•6.0•Released
DramaMysteryThriller
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.
Director
Richard Wallace
Writer
Warren Duff
Languages
English, Italian, German
Studio
RKO Radio Pictures
Cast
John Garfield
John 'Kit' McKittrick
Maureen O'Hara
Toni Donne
Walter Slezak
Dr. Christian Skaas
Patricia Morison
Barby Taviton
Martha O'Driscoll
Whitney 'The Imp' Parker
Bruce Edwards
Ab Parker
John Banner
Anton
John Miljan
Inspector 'Toby' Tobin
Hugh Beaumont
Otto Skaas
Jack Carr
Danny, Cab Driver (uncredited)
George Lloyd
Sergeant Moore (uncredited)
Fely Franquelli
Gypsy Dancer (uncredited)
Production
Company
RKO Radio Pictures
Producer
Robert Fellows
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