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Sapphire(1959)
Status: Released
Date: 1959-11-02
70%
48 Votes
Time: 1h 32m
The sensational story of a girl who didn't belong.
Overview:
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.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United Kingdom
ProductionCompanies:
Artna Films Ltd.
The Rank Organisation
Movie: Sapphire
Top 10 Billed Cast
Nigel Patrick
Superintendent Robert Hazard
Michael Craig
Inspector Phil Learoyd
Yvonne Mitchell
Mildred
Paul Massie
David Harris
Bernard Miles
Ted Harris
Olga Lindo
Mrs. Harris
Earl Cameron
Dr. Robbins
Gordon Heath
Paul Slade
Barbara Steele
Student
Peter Vaughan
Detective Whitehead (uncredited)
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