Sapphire
Sapphire
Release: 1959-11-02·Runtime: 92m·★ 7.0
MysteryCrimeThriller
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.
Production Countries
United Kingdom
Production Companies
Artna Films Ltd.
The Rank Organisation
Cast
Dorothy Gordonas Lily
Grace Arnoldas Sapphire's Landlady
Victor Brooksas Police Sgt.
Olga Lindoas Mrs. Harris
Earl Cameronas Dr. Robbins
Fenella Fieldingas Lingerie Shop Manageress
Freda Bamfordas Sgt. Cook
Rupert Daviesas Ferris
Orlando Martinsas Barman
Nigel Patrickas Superintendent Robert Hazard
Lucy Griffithsas Johnnie Fiddle's Landlady
Lloyd Reckordas Pianist in International Club
Dolores Mantezas Student (International Club)
Boscoe Holderas Dancer in Nightclub
Barbara Steeleas Student
Vanda Hudsonas Girl at Tulip Club
Yvonne Mitchellas Mildred
Bernard Milesas Ted Harris
Desmond Llewelynas Police Constable
Susan Stranksas Student
Harry Bairdas Johnnie Fiddle
Basil Dignamas Doctor Burgess
Richard Vernonas Doctor at Crime Scene
Michael Craigas Inspector Phil Learoyd
Thomas Baptisteas Man on the Street
Nora Gordonas Newsagent's Wife
Gordon Heathas Paul Slade
Philip Lowrieas Student
Paul Massieas David Harris
Peter Vaughanas Detective Whitehead (uncredited)
Yvonne Buckinghamas Sapphire Robbins
Dan Jacksonas Nightclub Owner
Philip Rayas Mr. Young
John Richardsonas Student
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