Nigel Patrick
Superintendent Robert Hazard
1959•1h 32m•Released•EN
Sapphire
“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.
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Movie Details
Release Date
November 2, 1959
Runtime
1h 32m
Rating
7.0 / 10
Votes
53
Budget
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Revenue
Not available
Status
Released
Popularity
3.0
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Cast
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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 (uncredited)
Peter Vaughan
Detective Whitehead (uncredited)
Yvonne Buckingham
Sapphire Robbins
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Jocelyn Britton
Patsy
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