The Black Velvet Gown (1991): Cast & Where to Watch
The Black Velvet Gown is a 1991 romantic drama directed by Norman Stone, starring Janet McTeer as Riah Millican, David Oliver and Geraldine Somerville. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes. Stream it on Amazon MX Player and Amazon Prime Video, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 43m (103 min)
- Director
- Norman Stone
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Festival Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Black Velvet Gown About?
The premise of The Black Velvet Gown without spoilers.
In 1830s England, widow Riah Millican becomes housekeeper for teacher Percival Miller, who gives her a black gown and educates children. She learns his motives, tries to leave, but his will binds her after death, leaving her his house if she never marries. Riah’s daughter Biddy works as a laundress; she draws the master’s son, hinting at happiness.
The Black Velvet Gown Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- laundry maid
- reference to child molestation
- reference to pedophilia
- pregnancy out of wedlock
- velvet dress
- retired teacher
- horse drawn cart
- widow
- teaching reading
- suitor
- interrupted kiss
- open stage coach
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- scythe as a weapon
- time jump
- man dies
- inheritance
- last will with stipulation
- marriage proposal
- motherless child
- going home
- marriage engagement
- family reunion
- new school
- equal opportunity
- mother children relationship
- education
- housekeeper
- england
- mother dies in childbirth
- school
- homecoming
- france
- wheelchair
- doctor
- uniform
- ignorance
- literacy
- whip
- prejudice
- class differences
- upstairs downstairs
- reference to percy bysshe shelley
- butler
- poem
- poetry
- fiddle
- christmas
- christmas party
- english country dance
- dancing
Where to Watch The Black Velvet Gown
Stream it on Amazon MX Player and Amazon Prime Video, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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The Black Velvet Gown Cast & Characters
Janet McTeer leads the cast as Riah Millican, with David Oliver as Younger Davey Millican and Geraldine Somerville as Biddy Millican. Directed by Norman Stone; 31 actors are credited in all.
- Director Norman Stone
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Janet McTeer as Riah Millican - David Oliver as Younger Davey Millican
- Geraldine Somerville as Biddy Millican
- Caspar Berry as Older Davey Millican
Also Starring in The Black Velvet Gown
· 27 more- Hywel Berry Older Johnny Millican
- Bradley Malcolm Younger Johnny Millican
- Kelly Anne Greenhalgh Younger Biddy Millican
- Bob Peck Percival Miller
- Jean Anderson Madame Gallmington
- Donald Bisset Mr. Morgan
- Louise Lombard Lucy Gallmington
- Jonathan Firth Paul Gallmington
- Christopher Benjamin Anthony Gallington
- Wendy Williams Grace Gallmington
- David Hunt Laurence Gallmington
- Ian Cullen Beckett
- Jon Croft Thomas Froggett
- Aran Bell Stephen Gallmington
- Val McLane Annie Griston
- James Garbutt Doctor Pritchard
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- Brendan P. Healy Tol Briston
- Margo Stanley Mrs. Fulton
- Madeleine Moffat Jessie Hobson
- Harry Herring Yarrow
- Lizzie McKenzie Fanny Briggs
- Joe Ging Parson Weeks
- Jennifer Thorne Madame Arnaud
- Jean Southern Mrs. Fitzsimmons
- Judith Parker Jean Bitton
- Alan Hockey Lodgekeeper
- Suzanne Richardson Florrie McNulty
The Black Velvet Gown Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Catherine Cookson's The Black Velvet Gown” and “黑天鹅绒礼服”.
- Also known as
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- Catherine Cookson's The Black Velvet Gown
- 黑天鹅绒礼服
- Чорна оксамитова сукня
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The Black Velvet Gown FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of The Black Velvet Gown, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Black Velvet Gown?
The Black Velvet Gown runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).
When was The Black Velvet Gown released?
The Black Velvet Gown was released on June 2, 1991.
Who directed The Black Velvet Gown?
The Black Velvet Gown was directed by Norman Stone.
More films by Norman Stone Who is in the cast of The Black Velvet Gown?
The Black Velvet Gown stars Janet McTeer as Riah Millican, David Oliver as Younger Davey Millican and Geraldine Somerville as Biddy Millican, among 31 credited actors.
Where can I watch The Black Velvet Gown?
In the US, The Black Velvet Gown is streaming on Amazon MX Player, Amazon Prime Video and Tubi TV and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video (availability from JustWatch).
Does The Black Velvet Gown have a post-credit scene?
No. The Black Velvet Gown has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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