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      The Fallen Sparrow

      1943 1h 34m Mystery & Thriller List
      Reviews 50% 50+ Ratings Audience Score Imprisoned during the Spanish Civil War, John "Kit" McKittrick (John Garfield) 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. Read More Read Less

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      Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Tautly directed, this WWII noir-thriller stars John Garfield in a dramatically intense performance and Maureen O'Hara, cast against type. Rated: B Feb 13, 2013 Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Rated: B Feb 12, 2013 Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews If the plot wasn't so vague, this could have been a lot better psychological thriller. Rated: B- Nov 23, 2004 Full Review Read all reviews

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      David F While considered a classic Film Noir, this movie has a very complicated plot which I had trouble following. I suppose it has atmosphere and paranoia, but I just thought it needed a little bit more of a comprehensible story to follow. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 06/07/23 Full Review Audience Member A frustrating plot with predictable points overcomes fine lead and supporting performances. Cinematography and score deserve mention. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/13/23 Full Review Audience Member Tense, well acted, recommended. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/26/23 Full Review Audience Member If it weren't for the absurdity of every woman in the movie instantly falling in deep passionate love for the male lead, this might have been an an entertaining little thriller. But, since the ludicrous romantic angles are so pervasive throughout the movie, it disrupts any cohesion to the spy story at the heart of the movie. If you have to suspend your sense of belief for one part of the movie to work, it prevents the rest of the movie being believable. Then, it just becomes a farce. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 01/24/23 Full Review deke p 1943 NOIR. Interesting drama/thrller throught. JOHN GARFIELD great, tuff guy. Some good lookin 'dames' incl MAUREEN O'HARA. JG plays anti-Fascist vet of SpNISH Civil War. WALTER SLEZAK as Spanish bad guy. Never heard of until saw on the Movie Channel 8.2020 Watched again, " " " " " 4.1.2021. Even better. So i increases my rating one Full Star! QUESTION: was that THE SPRUCE GOOSE in the final scene?❓❓❓❓ Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Audience Member I love Garfield, but I found this Noir to be overly talky and very hard to follow. I hate having to hang on every word that too many characters spill out. It is hard to maintain attention, and if your attention wanes for 30 seconds, you miss something, and get further lost. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 03/27/20 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Synopsis Imprisoned during the Spanish Civil War, John "Kit" McKittrick (John Garfield) 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
      Production Co
      RKO Radio Pictures Inc.
      Genre
      Mystery & Thriller
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (DVD)
      Aug 4, 2009
      Runtime
      1h 34m