Velvet Season (1978): cast, story & where to watch

1978 · Film

Velvet Season poster

Released in 1978, Velvet Season is an action, drama, war and mystery film directed by Vladimir Pavlovich, running about 97 minutes.

What it’s about. In the fall of 1938, three former fighters of the international brigade — russian Shukhov, frenchman Henri and american Liz — fall into a resort town on the border of Spain and France. Having met a nurse who is supposed to send Spanish children to Corsica, they decide to help her. However, a fascist rebellion suddenly breaks out in the city, and the children are held hostage to criminals.

Who’s in it. Velvet Season stars Juozas Budraitis as Nicholas / Nikolai Shukhov, Tatyana Sidorenko as Marie, Aleksandr Lazarev as Henri and Valentina Ignatyeva as Liz, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Velvet Season page.

If you liked it. Fans of Velvet Season tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Velvet Season (1978)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Velvet Season change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Who stars in Velvet Season?
Velvet Season stars Juozas Budraitis, Tatyana Sidorenko, Aleksandr Lazarev, Valentina Ignatyeva and Sergey Bondarchuk.
When was Velvet Season released?
Velvet Season was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.