Sapphire (1959)

11/02/1959 (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.

Sapphire (1959)

11/02/1959 (GB) • 1h 32m

Mystery, Crime, Thriller

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.

Top Billed Cast

Nigel Patrick

Superintendent Robert Hazard

Michael Craig

Inspector Phil Learoyd

Yvonne Mitchell

Mildred

Paul Massie

David Harris

Bernard Miles

Ted Harris

Olga Lindo

Mrs. Harris

Earl Cameron

Dr. Robbins

Gordon Heath

Paul Slade

Barbara Steele

Student

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

london, england

police

scotland yard

intrigue

murder investigation

racial prejudice

mixed race

police procedural

metropolitan police

passing for white

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