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The Fallen Sparrow

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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.

Critics Reviews

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Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com 02/13/2013
B
Tautly directed, this WWII noir-thriller stars John Garfield in a dramatically intense performance and Maureen O'Hara, cast against type. Go to Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews 11/23/2004
B-
If the plot wasn't so vague, this could have been a lot better psychological thriller. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Alain E @AlainE Oct 2 Unfortunately, this, in my opinion, is unviewable. Everything sounds fake. Garfield is the son of a police officer who goes to the old precinct of his father when he arrives at New York from Arizona, drops his luggage and asks the officer on duty to keep an eye on his suitcases, as if he owened the place. He is similarly flippant when he meets with a senior officer later. Everything appears to happen with the dial set at 11. I prefer a dose of realism with my entertainment. See more David F 06/07/2023 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. See more 04/23/2021 A frustrating plot with predictable points overcomes fine lead and supporting performances. Cinematography and score deserve mention. See more 08/21/2020 Tense, well acted, recommended. See more deke p 08/17/2020 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?❓❓❓❓ See more 03/27/2020 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. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Richard Wallace

Director

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
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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
Screenwriter
Warren Duff
Production Co
RKO Radio Pictures Inc.
Genre
Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (DVD)
Aug 4, 2009
Runtime
1h 34m