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7.2/10
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The murder of a young woman in London exposes deep racial tensions and prejudices inherent in the area.The murder of a young woman in London exposes deep racial tensions and prejudices inherent in the area.The murder of a young woman in London exposes deep racial tensions and prejudices inherent in the area.
- Won 1 BAFTA Award
- 3 wins & 4 nominations total
Thomas Baptiste
- Man on the Street
- (uncredited)
Victor Brooks
- Police Sergeant
- (uncredited)
Marie Burke
- Second landlady
- (uncredited)
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Did you know
- TriviaThe success of this movie, in spite of its controversial themes, encouraged Janet Green to write Victim (1961), and Basil Dearden to direct it.
- GoofsThe ripped photo used as a clue appears in two versions from the first time it's discovered. The first version shows Sapphire laughing as she dances, with her mouth open. The second shows her smiling broadly with her jaw closed.
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[last lines]
Superintendent Robert Hazard: We didn't solve anything, Phil. We just picked up the pieces.
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I saw this movie (for the first time) when cable TV was new to Birmingham, Alabama. It was aired on a channel out of Chicago. Throughout the years, I have tried unsuccessfully to find a copy. Then...about three months ago, I found a collector with a copy in mint-condition. It has been well worth the money I spent. I watch it at least once a week. The cast worked very well together and the soundtrack is still hypnotic. The subject matter is addressed with a level of cinematic respect that makes the viewer sit up and take notice: no cursing and no lewd scenes...just raw and compelling acting. Like a bottle of old wine, Sapphire gets better and better as it ages. I'm hoping that no one will insult those of us who truly love this film by screening a cheesy re-make. That would be an insulting.
- dfisher-carter
- Dec 16, 2004
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- Budget
- $400,000 (estimated)
- Runtime1 hour 32 minutes
- Aspect ratio
- 1.66 : 1
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