The Black Velvet Gown
1991, NL. Directed by Norman Stone.
In the 1830's in northern England, Riah Millican, a widow with three children, takes a job as housekeeper to a reclusive former teacher, Percival Miller. Miller makes Riah the gift of a black velvet gown, and even educates her children. But when Riah discovers the reason behind Miller's gifts, she vows to leave his house, but Miller has a hold on her, even after his death, when he leaves his house to her on the condition that she never marry. Riah's daughter, Biddy, grows up and becomes a laundress in a large house where her education keeps her from fitting in and makes her a target. But it also catches the eye of a son of the house, and with Miller's legacies, Biddy may yet find her way to happiness.
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- NL
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Cast & crew
- Norman StoneDirector
- Bob PeckPercival Miller
- Janet McTeerRiah Millican
- Geraldine SomervilleBiddy Millican
- Jonathan FirthPaul Gallmington
- David HuntLaurence Gallmington
- Brendan P. HealyTol Briston
- Jean AndersonMadame Gallmington
- Christopher BenjaminAnthony Gallington
- Wendy WilliamsGrace Gallmington
- Aran BellStephen Gallmington
- Louise LombardLucy Gallmington
- Madeleine MoffatJessie Hobson
Details
- Released
- 2 June 1991
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Gordon Hann, Catherine Cookson
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What The Black Velvet Gown is based on
The Black Velvet Gown is adapted from a novel.
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If you liked The Black Velvet Gown, try The Secret: Dare to Dream, Far from the Madding Crowd, Firelight.
Who directed The Black Velvet Gown?
The Black Velvet Gown (1991) was directed by Norman Stone and stars Bob Peck, Janet McTeer, Geraldine Somerville.
What is The Black Velvet Gown based on?
The Black Velvet Gown is adapted from a novel.