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Sapphire (1959)

NR · 1959-11-02 · 1h 32m · EN
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The sensational story of a girl who didn't belong.

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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Janet GreenWriterBasil DeardenDirector

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Nigel PatrickNigel PatrickSuperintendent Robert HazardMichael CraigMichael CraigInspector Phil LearoydYvonne MitchellYvonne MitchellMildredPaul MassiePaul MassieDavid HarrisBernard MilesBernard MilesTed HarrisOlga LindoOlga LindoMrs. HarrisEarl CameronEarl CameronDr. RobbinsGordon HeathGordon HeathPaul SladeBarbara SteeleBarbara SteeleStudentPeter VaughanPeter VaughanDetective Whitehead (uncredited)Yvonne BuckinghamYvonne BuckinghamSapphire RobbinsJocelyn BrittonJocelyn BrittonPatsy

Keywords

PoliceLondon, englandRacial prejudiceCult filmRacismMurder investigationMixed raceIntrigueScotland yardPolice proceduralPassing for whiteMetropolitan policeBafta winner

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Genre affinityThriller · Drama · CrimeTheme affinityPolice · London England · Racial PrejudiceNarrative complexityMysteryDialogue densityDramaDirector preference328076Actor preference242527 · 324714 · 306868

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What is Sapphire about?

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.

How long is Sapphire?

Sapphire has a runtime of 92 minutes.

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