Black Velvet Band - 1997

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.

90min
1997
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating6.8/10

Cast

Nick Berry profile pictureNick BerryMartin Tusco
Todd Carty profile pictureTodd CartyPentecost
Amy Marston profile pictureAmy MarstonHalf-Pint
John Carson profile pictureJohn CarsonCol. Rowan
Alex Ferns profile pictureAlex FernsMajor Watson
Ken Gampu profile pictureKen GampuWitch Doctor
David S. Lee profile pictureDavid S. LeeSgt Howe
Ian Yule profile pictureIan YuleYeoman Warder

About Black Velvet Band

Black Velvet Band Overview

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.

Runtime: 90min

Extra details

Original Title: Black Velvet Band
Original Language: English
Budget: $1,200,000.00
Directed By: Robert Knights
Production Companies
Yorkshire Television