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Sapphire

NR
MysteryCrimeThriller
7/10(43 ratings)

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.

11-02-1959
1h 32m
Sapphire
Backdrop for Sapphire

Main Cast

Nigel Patrick

Nigel Patrick

Superintendent Robert Hazard

Michael Craig

Michael Craig

Inspector Phil Learoyd

Mildred

Paul Massie

Paul Massie

David Harris

Bernard Miles

Bernard Miles

Ted Harris

Mrs. Harris

Earl Cameron

Earl Cameron

Dr. Robbins

Movie Details

Production Info

Director:
Basil Dearden
Production:
Artna Films Ltd., The Rank Organisation

Key Crew

Director:
Basil Dearden
Producer:
Michael Relph
Musician:
John Dankworth
Standby Property Master:
Dickie Bamber
Executive Producer:
Earl St. John

Locations and Languages

Country:
GB; US
Filming:
GB
Languages:
en