Black Velvet Band (1997)
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.
Director: Robert Knights
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Nick Berry as Martin Tusco |
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Todd Carty as Pentecost |
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Chris McHallem as Shut-Eye |
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Stephen Marcus as Nudge |
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Amy Marston as Half-Pint |
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John Carson as Col. Rowan |
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Michael Atkinson as Lord George Grey |
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Michael Brunner as Piet |
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Gabriella Cirillo as Louisa |
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Alex Ferns as Major Watson |
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Frantz Dobrowsky as Leach |
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Ronald France as Sir Harry Smith |
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Nicole Franco as Maria Rex |
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Ken Gampu as Witch Doctor |
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Zukile Gqobose as Watson's Corporal |
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David S. Lee as Sgt Howe |
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Stephen Jennings as Edward Rex |
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Emily McArthur as Rose Tasco |
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Len Sparrowhawk as Walker |
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Owen Sejake as Goodluck |
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Victor Melleney as Lord Chief Justice |
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Robin Smith as Vermeer |
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Iain Winter-Smith as Capt Moore |
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Ian Yule as Yeoman Warder |
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Adrian Steed as Sir John Jervis |
| Editing | Nigel Duckett | Editor |
| Production | Malcolm Drury | Casting |
| Production | Keith Richardson | Executive Producer |
| Sound | David A. Hughes | Music |
| Art | Leith Ridley | Production Design |
| Production | Pierre Hinch | Production Supervisor |
| Production | Peter Waller | Producer |
| Production | Dale Edwards | Location Manager |
| Directing | Guy Nockels | Second Assistant Director |
| Crew | Gavin Mey | Stunt Coordinator |
| Crew | Digby Young | Second Unit Cinematographer |
| Crew | Christopher Beasley | Stunts |
| Crew | Gavin Genlloud | Stunts |
| Crew | Mike Oosthuizen | Stunts |
| Directing | Michael Murray | First Assistant Director |
| Art | Zack Grobler | Assistant Art Director |
| Directing | Graham Hickson | Second Unit Director |
| Crew | Philip Notununu | Stunts |
| Crew | Hannes Snyman | Stunts |
| Camera | Dave Dunn-Yarker | Aerial Camera |
| Directing | Peter Waller | Second Unit Director |
| Sound | Richard Sprawson | Sound Mixer |
| Sound | Steve Haynes | Sound Mixer |
| Crew | Olly Steele | Stunts |
| Crew | Laurence van der Westhuizen | Stunts |
| Crew | Peter Warnaby | Stunts |
| Costume & Make-Up | Jayne Forbes | Wardrobe Master |
| Costume & Make-Up | Darion Hing | Costume Designer |
| Production | Gillian Pearson | Production Manager |
| Camera | James Muirhead | Still Photographer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Beverley House | Makeup & Hair Assistant |
| Art | Raymond Wilson | Art Direction |
| Art | Jeanne Henn | Property Master |
| Crew | Janek Zabielski | Special Effects |
| Art | Dale Edwards | Location Scout |
| Production | Marina Van Tonder | Casting |
| Directing | Maureen Conway | Script Supervisor |
| Sound | John Murphy | Original Music Composer |
| Lighting | Kevin Gibb | Gaffer |
| Camera | Werner Maritz | Focus Puller |
| Art | Kerstin Eser | Art Department Coordinator |
| Crew | Mike Oosthuizen | Animal Wrangler |
| Sound | Simon Rankin | Boom Operator |
| Camera | Chris Schutte | Director of Photography |
| Costume & Make-Up | Sue Michael | Makeup Department Head |
| Camera | Adrian Graham | Focus Puller |
| Editing | Neil Turner | Colorist |
| Costume & Make-Up | Aggi Morwane | Wardrobe Assistant |
| Costume & Make-Up | Jo-Anne De Kock | Wardrobe Assistant |
| Lighting | Frans Cole | Electrician |
| Production | Nicky Storey | Production Coordinator |
| Crew | Tony Edmondson | Post Production Supervisor |
| Production | Carina Kleyn | Production Accountant |
| Sound | Roy Lafbery | Sound Editor |
| Camera | Sarel Eloff | Focus Puller |
| Crew | Colin Ramphedi | Generator Operator |
| Lighting | Alfred Manzini | Electrician |
| Camera | Gideon Furst | Clapper Loader |
| Costume & Make-Up | Sue Michael | Hair Department Head |
| Production | Liesel Hennessy | Production Secretary |
| Lighting | Nick Rankin | Best Boy Electric |
| Camera | Robertson Nkwana | Key Grip |
| Crew | Chris McHallem | Creator |
| Writing | Jonathan Critchley | Writer |
| Directing | Robert Knights | Director |
| Writing | Chris McHallem | Story |
