Sapphire (1959)
"The sensational story of a girl who didn't belong."

Title: Sapphire
Original Title: Sapphire
Release Date: 1959-11-02
Status: Released
Rating: 7/10 (from 45 votes)
Language: EN
Genres: Mystery, Crime, Thriller
Production Companies: Artna Films Ltd., The Rank Organisation
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

Peter Vaughan
Detective Whitehead (uncredited)