Sapphire (film)

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Sapphire
Directed by Basil Dearden
Written by Janet Green
Starring Nigel Patrick
Yvonne Mitchell
Michael Craig
Release date(s) Flag of the United Kingdom 1959
Flag of the United States 2 November 1959
Running time 92 mins
Country UK
Language English
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Sapphire is a 1959 British crime drama. It focused on racism in London toward immigrants from the West Indies.

The film was directed by Basil Dearden, and stars Nigel Patrick and Yvonne Mitchell. It received the BAFTA Award for Best Film and screenwriter Janet Green won a 1960 Edgar Award from the Mystery Writers of America for Best Foreign Film Screenplay.

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Preceded by
Room at the Top
BAFTA Award for Best British Film
1960
Succeeded by
Saturday Night and Sunday Morning
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