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Release Year1997
Runtime1h 30m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, TV Movie, Western
Votes3
DirectorRobert Knights
WritersJonathan Critchley, Chris McHallem
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.7 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsBlack Velvet Band
About Black Velvet Band
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.
Directed by Robert Knights, Black Velvet Band leans on a strong ensemble — Nick Berry, Todd Carty, Chris McHallem — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1997.
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