Mystery ·Crime ·Thriller · United Kingdom · 1959 · 1h 32m

Sapphire

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Director
Basil Dearden
Cast
Nigel Patrick as Superintendent Robert Hazard Michael Craig as Inspector Phil Learoyd Yvonne Mitchell as Mildred Paul Massie as David Harris Bernard Miles as Ted Harris Olga Lindo as Mrs. Harris
Crew
Harry Waxman — Director of Photography John D. Guthridge — Editor Janet Green — Writer Michael Relph — Producer Julie Harris — Costume Design
Tagline

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

Synopsis

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.

Mood & Themes
london, englandpolicescotland yardintriguemurder investigationracial prejudicemixed racepolice proceduralmetropolitan policepassing for white
Key Collaborators
Basil Dearden Director Harry Waxman Director of Photography John D. Guthridge Editor Janet Green Writer Michael Relph Producer Julie Harris Costume Design
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