The Black Velvet Gown

The Black Velvet Gown was released on June 2, 1991.

The Black Velvet Gown was directed by Norman Stone.

The Black Velvet Gown has a runtime of 1h 43m.

The Black Velvet Gown was produced by Ray Marshall.

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.

The key characters in The Black Velvet Gown are Percival Miller (Bob Peck), Riah Millican (Janet McTeer), Biddy Millican (Geraldine Somerville).

The Black Velvet Gown is rated TV-14.

The Black Velvet Gown is a Drama, Romance film.

The Black Velvet Gown has an audience rating of 6.4 out of 10.