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Sapphire
MysteryCrimeThriller

SAPPHIRE

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

19591h 32m7.0 TMDb

Directed by Basil Dearden

Spoiler-Free

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.

Cast

Nigel Patrick

Nigel Patrick

Superintendent Robert Hazard

Michael Craig

Michael Craig

Inspector Phil Learoyd

Yvonne Mitchell

Yvonne Mitchell

Mildred

Paul Massie

Paul Massie

David Harris

Bernard Miles

Bernard Miles

Ted Harris

Olga Lindo

Olga Lindo

Mrs. Harris

Earl Cameron

Earl Cameron

Dr. Robbins

Gordon Heath

Gordon Heath

Paul Slade

Movie Vibe

Suspense9.4
Emotion5
Complexity8.4
Humor5.3
Realism7.1
Action4.2
Darkness6.7

Who would enjoy this

Recommended for

  • viewers who enjoy suspense and tension
  • fans of moral complexity and intrigue

May not appeal to

  • those seeking nonstop action

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