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Sapphire

7.019591h 32mNRMovieMysteryCrimeThriller

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…

DirectorBasil Dearden
WriterJanet Green
ProducersMichael Relph·Earl St. John

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Cast · Directed by Basil Dearden

NPNigel Patrick
Nigel Patrick
Superintendent Robert Hazard
MCMichael Craig
Michael Craig
Inspector Phil Learoyd
YMYvonne Mitchell
Yvonne Mitchell
Mildred
PMPaul Massie
Paul Massie
David Harris
BMBernard Miles
Bernard Miles
Ted Harris
OLOlga Lindo
Olga Lindo
Mrs. Harris
ECEarl Cameron
Earl Cameron
Dr. Robbins
GHGordon Heath
Gordon Heath
Paul Slade
BSBarbara Steele
Barbara Steele
Student (uncredited)
PVPeter Vaughan
Peter Vaughan
Detective Whitehead (uncredited)
YBYvonne Buckingham
Yvonne Buckingham
Sapphire Robbins
JB
Jocelyn Britton
Patsy

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Sapphire — streaming FAQ

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Sapphire is streaming on Criterion Channel, YouTube Free and Plex in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Sapphire on Netflix?

No, Sapphire is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel and YouTube Free.

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