For the term of his natural life.
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FilmPublisher number: DAVID2850 | UmbrellaSeries: Classic Australian storiesDistributor: [Kew, Vic.] : Umbrella Entertainment [distributor], [1983]Copyright date: ©2013Description: 2 DVD-videos (283 min.) : sound, color ; 12 cmContent type: two-dimensional moving image Media type: video Carrier type: videodiscSubject(s): Penal transportation -- Australia -- History -- Drama | Man-woman relationships -- DramaGenre/Form: Television mini-series. Production credits: Directed by Rob Stewart.Cast: Colin Friels, Anthony Perkins.Summary: "Disinherited and driven from his home in England when he discovers the secret of his true parentage, young Richard Devine 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 dashes with fellow prisoners and his jailers-including the cruel Lt. Maurice Frere or the troubled Reverend North. 'Dawes' last hope for vindication is his passion for Sylvia (Penelope Stewart), daughter of prison Commandant, Major Vickers (Patrick Macnee). That hope is put to the ultimate challenge by her own dark secrets"--Container.
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Title from disc label: For the term of his natural life.
"DAVID2850."
Based on the novel by Marcus Clarke.
Directed by Rob Stewart.
Rated: PG.
DVD ; All regions.
In English.
"Disinherited and driven from his home in England when he discovers the secret of his true parentage, young Richard Devine 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 dashes with fellow prisoners and his jailers-including the cruel Lt. Maurice Frere or the troubled Reverend North. 'Dawes' last hope for vindication is his passion for Sylvia (Penelope Stewart), daughter of prison Commandant, Major Vickers (Patrick Macnee). That hope is put to the ultimate challenge by her own dark secrets"--Container.
Colin Friels, Anthony Perkins.
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