The Fallen Sparrow (1943)
No woman was going to play him for a sucker!
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.
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)
Screenplay
- Warren Duff (Screenplay)
- Dorothy B. Hughes (Novel)
Themes
Overcoming Traumas of the Past, Nervous Breakdown and Shattered Lives, Child Kidnapping and the Family's Great Terror, Abusive Father and Deep Traumas, The Silent Terror of Domestic Abuse
Keywords
post-traumatic stress disorder (ptsd), prisoner of war, trauma, spanish civil war (1936-39), film noir, footsteps
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Fallen Sparrow about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Fallen Sparrow?
- The Fallen Sparrow was directed by Richard Wallace.
- Who stars in The Fallen Sparrow?
- The Fallen Sparrow stars John Garfield, Maureen O'Hara, Walter Slezak, Patricia Morison, Martha O'Driscoll, Bruce Edwards.
- How long is The Fallen Sparrow?
- The Fallen Sparrow has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
- What genre is The Fallen Sparrow?
- The Fallen Sparrow is a Drama, Mystery, Thriller film.
- Where was The Fallen Sparrow produced?
- The Fallen Sparrow was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Fallen Sparrow?
- The themes of The Fallen Sparrow include: Overcoming Traumas of the Past, Nervous Breakdown and Shattered Lives, Child Kidnapping and the Family's Great Terror, Abusive Father and Deep Traumas, The Silent Terror of Domestic Abuse.