

The Fallen Sparrow
1943-08-19 · 94 min · ★ 6.0
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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- Directors
- Richard Wallace
- Production companies
- RKO Radio Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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John GarfieldJohn 'Kit' McKittrick
Maureen O'HaraToni Donne
Walter SlezakDr. Christian Skaas
Patricia MorisonBarby Taviton
Martha O'DriscollWhitney 'The Imp' Parker
Bruce EdwardsAb Parker
John BannerAnton
John MiljanInspector 'Toby' Tobin
Hugh BeaumontOtto Skaas
George LloydSergeant Moore (uncredited)
Fely FranquelliGypsy Dancer (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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