Rent For the Term of His Natural Life (1983)
3.8 of 5 from 46 ratings
4h 43min
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- Synopsis:
Marcus Clarke's epic novel depicting the horrors and degradation of the Australian penal system is one of the great classics of Australian literature and the subject of this classic 3 part inini-series. Disinherited and driven from his home in England when he discovers the secret of his true parentage, young Richard Devine (Colin Friels) changes his name to Rufus Dawes but is then falsely accused of murdering his real father. Transported to the notorious Port Arthur in Van Diemen's Land "for the term of his natural life", Dawes is gradually transformed from the bright and witty young Englishman into a hardened and desperate convict. He is unafraid to attempt the most daring escapes or brutal clashes with fellow prisoners and his jailers - including the cruel Lt. Maurice Frere (Rod Mullinar) or the troubled Reverend North (Anthony Perkins). "Dawes'" last hope for vindication is his passion for y Sylvia (Penelope Stewart), daughter of prison Commandant, Major Vickers (Patrick Macnee). That hope is put to the ultimate challenge by Sylivia's own dark secrets. - Actors:
- Anthony Perkins, Patrick MacNee, Samantha Eggar, Diane Cilento, Rod Mullinar, Robert Coleby, Susan Lyons, Penelope Stewart, Colin Friels, Wendy Strehlow, Barry Lovett, Glynn Nicholas, David Jobling, Jeremy Coote, Henry Salter, Stephen Marney, Anna Maria Monticelli, Selwyn Crockett, John Dick, Jon Nicholls
- Directors:
- Rob Stewart
- Producers:
- Wilton Schiller, Patricia Payne
- Writers:
- Marcus Clarke, Patricia Payne
- Studio:
- UMBRELLA
- Genres:
- TV Action & Adventure, TV Classics, TV Dramas
- Countries:
- Australia
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