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