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Sapphire

Sapphire

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

19597.01h 32m

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.

Directed by Basil Dearden
Written by Janet Green
Produced by Michael Relph
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Top 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)

Themes & Keywords

london, englandpolicescotland yardintriguemurder investigationracial prejudicemixed racepolice proceduralmetropolitan policepassing for white

About Sapphire

Sapphire is a mystery, crime, thriller film released in 1959 exploring themes of london, england, police, scotland yard, intrigue, murder investigation, racial prejudice. Directed by Basil Dearden, it stars Nigel Patrick, Michael Craig, Yvonne Mitchell. 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.

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