Sapphire (1959)

1959 · Feature film · 92 min · dir. Basil Dearden

The sensational story of a girl who didn't belong.

• Mystery
• Crime
• Thriller

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Synopsis

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.

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Details

Director

Basil Dearden

Writer

Janet Green

Cinematography

Harry Waxman

Studio

Artna Films Ltd., The Rank Organisation

Released

1959-11-02

Running time

92 minutes

Cast & crew

• Basil Dearden Director
• Nigel Patrick
• Michael Craig
• Yvonne Mitchell
• Paul Massie
• Bernard Miles
• Olga Lindo
• Earl Cameron
• Gordon Heath

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