Sapphire

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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Release date

2 Nov 1959

Runtime

1 h 32 min

• TMDB 7.0

Genres

• Mystery
• Crime
• Thriller

Director

Basil Dearden

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Countries

• GB

Cast

Nigel Patrickas Superintendent Robert HazardMichael Craigas Inspector Phil LearoydYvonne Mitchellas MildredPaul Massieas David HarrisBernard Milesas Ted HarrisOlga Lindoas Mrs. HarrisEarl Cameronas Dr. RobbinsGordon Heathas Paul SladeBarbara Steeleas Student (uncredited)Peter Vaughanas Detective Whitehead (uncredited)

Writers

Janet Green

Cinematography

HWHarry Waxman

Studios

AFArtna Films Ltd.TRThe Rank Organisation

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