Sapphire
📖 Synopsis
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.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “The sensational story of a girl who didn't belong.”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Mystery, Crime, Thriller
- Director
- Basil Dearden
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
Nigel PatrickSuperintendent Robert Hazard
Michael CraigInspector Phil Learoyd
Yvonne MitchellMildred
Paul MassieDavid Harris
Bernard MilesTed Harris
Olga LindoMrs. Harris
Earl CameronDr. Robbins
Gordon HeathPaul Slade
Barbara SteeleStudent
Peter VaughanDetective Whitehead (uncredited)🎬 Similar Movies
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Sapphire about?
- 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.
- Who directed Sapphire?
- Sapphire was directed by Basil Dearden.
- When was Sapphire released?
- Sapphire was released on November 2, 1959.
- How long is Sapphire?
- Sapphire has a runtime of 1h 32m.
- Where can I track Sapphire?
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