Black Velvet Band (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film
Released in 1997, Black Velvet Band is a drama, tv movie and western film directed by Robert Knights, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Black Velvet Band stars Nick Berry as Martin Tusco, Todd Carty as Pentecost, Chris McHallem as Shut-Eye and Stephen Marcus as Nudge, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Black Velvet Band page.
If you liked it. Fans of Black Velvet Band tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Black Velvet Band (1997)?
- In US, Black Velvet Band is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in Black Velvet Band?
- Black Velvet Band stars Nick Berry, Todd Carty, Chris McHallem, Stephen Marcus and Amy Marston.
- When was Black Velvet Band released?
- Black Velvet Band was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.