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Sapphire (1959)

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

★ 7.0/10 TMDBNR1h 32mMysteryCrimeThriller

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.

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Sapphire Cast

  • Nigel Patrick

    Nigel Patrick

    as Superintendent Robert Hazard

  • Michael Craig

    Michael Craig

    as Inspector Phil Learoyd

  • Yvonne Mitchell

    Yvonne Mitchell

    as Mildred

  • Paul Massie

    Paul Massie

    as David Harris

  • Bernard Miles

    Bernard Miles

    as Ted Harris

  • Olga Lindo

    Olga Lindo

    as Mrs. Harris

  • Earl Cameron

    Earl Cameron

    as Dr. Robbins

  • Gordon Heath

    Gordon Heath

    as Paul Slade

  • Barbara Steele

    Barbara Steele

    as Student (uncredited)

  • Peter Vaughan

    Peter Vaughan

    as Detective Whitehead (uncredited)

  • Yvonne Buckingham

    Yvonne Buckingham

    as Sapphire Robbins

  • J

    Jocelyn Britton

    as Patsy

Sapphire: Quick Answers

Where can I watch Sapphire?

Sapphire is streaming on Criterion Channel in the US.

When was Sapphire released?

Sapphire came out on November 2, 1959.

Is Sapphire worth watching?

Sapphire holds a 7.0/10 average from 53 TMDB user ratings. Viewers generally enjoy it, especially fans of the genre.

How long is Sapphire?

Sapphire runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).

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