Movie: The Black Velvet Gown

Top 10 Billed Cast

Bob Peck
Bob Peck

Percival Miller

Janet McTeer
Janet McTeer

Riah Millican

Geraldine Somerville
Geraldine Somerville

Biddy Millican

Jonathan Firth
Jonathan Firth

Paul Gallmington

David Hunt
David Hunt

Laurence Gallmington

Brendan P. Healy
Brendan P. Healy

Tol Briston

Jean Anderson
Jean Anderson

Madame Gallmington

Christopher Benjamin
Christopher Benjamin

Anthony Gallington

Wendy Williams
Wendy Williams

Grace Gallmington

Aran Bell
Aran Bell

Stephen Gallmington

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    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.

  • Release Date

    1991-06-02

  • Average

    5.4

  • Rating:

    2.7 starts
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    English
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