Sapphire (1959)

Movie"The sensational story of a girl who didn't belong."
Audience Score
70
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NR 1 hr 32 minNov 2nd, 1959Crime, Mystery, Thriller
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.
StarringNigel PatrickMichael CraigYvonne Mitchell
DirectorBasil Dearden
WriterJanet Green

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:November 2nd, 1959
Original Language:English
Executive Producers:Earl St. John
Production Companies:Artna Films Ltd., The Rank Organisation
Movie Tags:
policelondon, englandmurder investigationscotland yardintrigueracial prejudicemixed racepolice proceduralpassing for whitemetropolitan police