The read
It runs a compact 1h 30m.
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.
Ratings
IMDb8.2/10
3 audience votes
Key crew
- John MurphyOriginal Music Composer
- Jonathan CritchleyWriter
- Robert KnightsDirector
- Chris McHallemCreator
Cast
- Nick BerryMartin Tusco
- Todd CartyPentecost
- Chris McHallemShut-Eye
- Stephen MarcusNudge
- Amy MarstonHalf-Pint
- John CarsonCol. Rowan
- Michael AtkinsonLord George Grey
- Michael BrunnerPiet
- Gabriella CirilloLouisa
- Alex FernsMajor Watson
- Frantz DobrowskyLeach
- Ronald FranceSir Harry Smith
Stills
Themes
australiatransport of prisonerssouth africavictorian englandwesternadventurecrime