The Fallen Sparrow
“No woman was going to play him for a sucker!”
Synopsis
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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The Fallen Sparrow
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-09-25
Top Cast
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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)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 19, 1943
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Wallace
- Screenplay & Story
- Warren Duff
- Original Score
- Roy Webb
- Original Title
- The Fallen Sparrow
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian, German
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Wallace
Warren Duff, Dorothy B. Hughes
Roy Webb
Nicholas Musuraca
Robert Wise
Robert Fellows
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Wallace
Director
Robert Fellows
Producer
Robert Wise
Editor
Nicholas Musuraca
Director of Photography
Warren Duff
Screenplay
Roy Webb
Original Music Composer
Van Nest Polglase
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Fallen Sparrow
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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 principal cast of The Fallen Sparrow includes John Garfield, Maureen O'Hara, Walter Slezak, Patricia Morison, Martha O'Driscoll.
When was The Fallen Sparrow released and how long is it?
The Fallen Sparrow was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for The Fallen Sparrow?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Fallen Sparrow was composed by Roy Webb.
Is The Fallen Sparrow based on a book or true story?
The Fallen Sparrow is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Dorothy B. Hughes".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Fallen Sparrow?
The Fallen Sparrow holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).