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Sapphire

The sensational story of a girl who didn't belong.

7.0

1h 32m

1959

“The sensational story of a girl who didn't belong.”

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.

Director

Basil Dearden

MysteryCrimeThriller

london, englandpolicescotland yardintriguemurder investigationracial prejudicemixed racepolice proceduralmetropolitan policepassing for white

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Cast & Crew

Nigel Patrick

Nigel Patrick

as Superintendent Robert Hazard

Michael Craig

Michael Craig

as Inspector Phil Learoyd

Yvonne Mitchell

Yvonne Mitchell

as Mildred

Paul Massie

Paul Massie

as David Harris

Bernard Miles

Bernard Miles

as Ted Harris

Olga Lindo

Olga Lindo

as Mrs. Harris

Earl Cameron

Earl Cameron

as Dr. Robbins

Gordon Heath

Gordon Heath

as Paul Slade

Barbara Steele

Barbara Steele

as Student

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