Black Velvet Band(1997)
Black Velvet Band Synopsis
Period drama Black Velvet Band takes us back to Victorian times when a gang of petty crooks find themselves sentenced to transportation to Australia, their ship, however, docks in South Africa and the gang manage to make their escape. The film starred Nick Berry, Chris McHallem and Todd Carty, who had all previously appeared in EastEnders together. The initial idea came from McHallem, whilst Nick Berry, thanks to being the darling of ITV at the time because of his hit show Heartbeat, had the clout to get it made.
Black Velvet Band (1997) is a drama, tv movie and western film directed by Robert Knights, released on December 24, 1997 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Nick Berry, Todd Carty, Chris McHallem and Stephen Marcus. Viewers rate it 7.7 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert Knights
- Writers:
- Jonathan Critchley, Chris McHallem
- Producers:
- Peter Waller
- Cinematographer:
- Chris Schutte
- Composer:
- John Murphy
- Production:
- Yorkshire Television
- Budget:
- $1,200,000
- Status:
- Released
Black Velvet Band Cast & Crew
Main cast
Nick Berry
as Martin Tusco
Todd Carty
as Pentecost
Chris McHallem
as Shut-Eye
Stephen Marcus
as Nudge
Amy Marston
as Half-Pint
John Carson
as Col. Rowan
- Michael Atkinson
Michael Atkinson
as Lord George Grey
- Michael Brunner
Michael Brunner
as Piet
Gabriella Cirillo
as Louisa
Alex Ferns
as Major Watson
- Frantz Dobrowsky
Frantz Dobrowsky
as Leach
Ronald France
as Sir Harry Smith
Key crew
Directed by Robert Knights, written by Jonathan Critchley and Chris McHallem, produced by Peter Waller.
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Black Velvet Band Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.7/10 from 3 ratings.
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Black Velvet Band – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Black Velvet Band online?
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Black Velvet Band (1997) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Black Velvet Band?
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The main cast of Black Velvet Band (1997) includes Nick Berry, Todd Carty, Chris McHallem, Stephen Marcus and Amy Marston. The film was directed by Robert Knights. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Black Velvet Band released?
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Black Velvet Band was released on December 24, 1997 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is Black Velvet Band worth watching?
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Black Velvet Band (1997) holds an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, tv movie and western films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.