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Sapphire poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 76.4 / 100
1959·Crime / Drama / Mystery·1h 32m

SAPPHIRE

“The sensational story of a girl who didn't belong.”

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.

Above the Line
Basil Dearden·DirectorJanet Green·WriterHarry Waxman·Director of PhotographyPhilip Green·MusicJohn D. Guthridge·Editor
Cast
Nigel Patrick·Superintendent Robert HazardMichael Craig·Inspector Phil LearoydYvonne Mitchell·MildredPaul Massie·David HarrisBernard Miles·Ted HarrisOlga Lindo·Mrs. HarrisEarl Cameron·Dr. RobbinsGordon Heath·Paul SladeBarbara Steele·StudentPeter Vaughan·Detective Whitehead (uncredited)
Full Crew
(22 credits)
Directing· 3
Basil Dearden·DirectorDavid W. Orton·Assistant DirectorTilly Day·Continuity
Writing· 1
Janet Green·Writer
Camera· 2
Harry Waxman·Director of PhotographyH. A. R. Thomson·Camera Operator
Editing· 1
John D. Guthridge·Editor
Sound & Music· 6
Philip Green·MusicArthur Ridout·Sound EditorJohn Dankworth·MusicianHarry Fairbairn·Sound AssistantBill Daniels·Sound RecordistDudley Messenger·Sound Recordist
Art & Design· 4
Carmen Dillon·Art DirectionJulie Harris·Costume DesignW.T. Partleton·Makeup ArtistDickie Bamber·Standby Property Master
Production· 3
Michael Relph·ProducerEarl St. John·Executive ProducerDouglas Pierce·Production Manager
Other Departments· 2
Arthur Alcott·Production ControllerLukas Heller·Additional Dialogue
By the Numbers
76.4
OF 100
Master Score
7.2
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Sapphire's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#7E6D6D
#FFFFFF
#B12B39
Mood
Mysterious, Somber
Composition
Split
Era
1950s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features a close-up, tilted shot of a woman's face with her eyes closed, lying down. Her red hair is visible at the top and bottom right, and she has”

mysterydrama
Key Elements
Woman's FaceRed LipstickBlood Like StreakRed Hair
Atmosphere
Dark
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
8/10
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