london, england,police,scotland yard,intrigue,murder investigation,racial prejudice,mixed race,police procedural,metropolitan police,passing for white

Sapphire (1959)

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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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Basil Dearden
  • Profile picture of Nigel Patrick
    Superintendent Robert Hazard Nigel Patrick
  • Profile picture of Michael Craig
    Inspector Phil Learoyd Michael Craig
  • Profile picture of Yvonne Mitchell
    Mildred Yvonne Mitchell
  • Profile picture of Paul Massie
    David Harris Paul Massie
  • Profile picture of Bernard Miles
    Ted Harris Bernard Miles
  • Profile picture of Olga Lindo
    Mrs. Harris Olga Lindo
  • Profile picture of Earl Cameron
    Dr. Robbins Earl Cameron
  • Profile picture of Gordon Heath
    Paul Slade Gordon Heath

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Keywords

  • london, england
  • police
  • scotland yard
  • intrigue
  • murder investigation
  • racial prejudice
  • mixed race
  • police procedural
  • metropolitan police
  • passing for white