Sapphire
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Sapphire (1959)

21/04/1959 (GB)
Mystery, Crime, Thriller
1h 32m

The sensational story of a girl who didn't belong.

Overview

Two Scotland Yard detectives investigate the murder of a young woman of mixed race who had been passing for white. As they interview a spate of suspects -- including the girl's white boyfriend and his disapproving parents -- the detectives wade through a stubbornly entrenched sludge of racism and bigotry.

  • Basil DeardenDirector
  • Janet GreenWriter
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

Keywords

  • london, england
  • police
  • scotland yard
  • intrigue
  • murder investigation
  • racial prejudice
  • mixed race
  • police procedural
  • metropolitan police
  • passing for white

Top Billed Cast

Nigel Patrick

Nigel Patrick

Superintendent Robert Hazard

Michael Craig

Michael Craig

Inspector Phil Learoyd

Yvonne Mitchell

Yvonne Mitchell

Mildred

Paul Massie

Paul Massie

David Harris

Bernard Miles

Bernard Miles

Ted Harris

Olga Lindo

Olga Lindo

Mrs. Harris

Earl Cameron

Earl Cameron

Dr. Robbins

Gordon Heath

Gordon Heath

Paul Slade

Barbara Steele

Barbara Steele

Student

Peter Vaughan

Peter Vaughan

Detective Whitehead (uncredited)

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