Sapphire (1959)

7.0/10 • 92 min • Mystery Crime Thriller

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.

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 (uncredited)

Peter Vaughan

Detective Whitehead (uncredited)

Yvonne Buckingham

Sapphire Robbins

Desmond Llewelyn

Police Constable

Susan Stranks

Student

Freda Bamford

Sgt. Cook

Rupert Davies

Ferris

Orlando Martins

Barman

Harry Baird

Johnnie Fiddle

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