Sapphire (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1959, Sapphire is a thriller, drama, crime and mystery film directed by Basil Dearden, running about 92 minutes. “The sensational story of a girl who didn't belong.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Sapphire stars Nigel Patrick as Superintendent Robert Hazard, Michael Craig as Inspector Phil Learoyd, Yvonne Mitchell as Mildred and Paul Massie as David Harris, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Sapphire has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sapphire page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sapphire tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sapphire (1959)?
- In US, Sapphire is available to stream on YouTube TV and Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sapphire worth watching?
- Sapphire holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Sapphire?
- Sapphire stars Nigel Patrick, Michael Craig, Yvonne Mitchell, Paul Massie and Bernard Miles.
- When was Sapphire released?
- Sapphire was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.