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