Sapphire

Nov 2, 1959

1h 32m

★ 7.0

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.

Genres

Mystery

Crime

Thriller

Production Companies

Artna Films Ltd.

The Rank Organisation

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Cast

Superintendent Robert Hazard

Nigel Patrick

Inspector Phil Learoyd

Michael Craig

Mildred

Yvonne Mitchell

David Harris

Paul Massie

Ted Harris

Bernard Miles

Mrs. Harris

Olga Lindo

Dr. Robbins

Earl Cameron

Paul Slade

Gordon Heath

Student

Barbara Steele

Detective Whitehead (uncredited)

Peter Vaughan

Sapphire Robbins

Yvonne Buckingham

Patsy

Jocelyn Britton

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