Sapphire

Name: Sapphire
Genre: Mystery, Crime, Thriller
Released: 1959-11-02
Duration: 1 h 32 min
Rating: 7
Cast: Nigel Patrick, Michael Craig, Yvonne Mitchell, Paul Massie, Bernard Miles

1959·Movie·NR·92 min·★ 7.0(51)

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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.

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About Sapphire

Sapphire is a 1959 English-language mystery, crime and thriller film directed by Basil Dearden. The cast is led by Nigel Patrick, Michael Craig, Yvonne Mitchell. It has a runtime of 1h 32m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, Plex.

Sapphire was produced by Artna Films Ltd. and The Rank Organisation and made in United Kingdom. It was released on November 2, 1959, and carries a NR certification.

Director: Basil Dearden
Writers: Janet Green
Release date: November 2, 1959
Original language: English
Age rating: NR
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Production: Artna Films Ltd., The Rank Organisation

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

Sapphire cast & crew

Sapphire was directed by Basil Dearden and written by Janet Green.

The cast features 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, and Olga Lindo as Mrs. Harris.

Behind the camera, cinematography is by Harry Waxman and it was produced by Michael Relph and Earl St. John.

Is Sapphire worth watching?

Sapphire holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 51 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed mystery films.

At 1h 32m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy mystery, crime, and thriller, Sapphire is worth a place on your watchlist.

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