Opération Scotland Yard

Original title: Sapphire

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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.

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7.2/10

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Won 1 BAFTA Award
- 3 wins & 4 nominations total

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Trivia
The success of this movie, in spite of its controversial themes, encouraged Janet Green to write La victime (1961), and Basil Dearden to direct it.

Goofs
The 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.

Quotes
[last lines]
Superintendent Robert Hazard: We didn't solve anything, Phil. We just picked up the pieces.

Connections
Featured in Hollywood U.K. British Cinema in the Sixties: A Very British Picture (1993)

Soundtracks
Sapphire
Music by Philip Green
Lyrics by Sonny Miller
Sung by Jimmy Lloyd (I)'

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Featured review

10/10

superb intelligent thriller

this is one of the most underappreciated films of all times. it is a superbly acted and directed film with a very intelligent and well crafted screenplay. the "twist" is revealed just at the right moment and is not played for any exploitative reason but still resonates throughout the course of the film. i have the video of this film, which is not listed anywhere and just got the poster, that is how much i love this film. if you are looking for a stupid bang bang movie don't bother, if you're looking for a goofy feel good movie, go elsewhere, but if you appreciate well-crafted film making this is your movie.