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