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