For the Term of His Natural Life
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For the Term of His Natural Life

"Justice will not be held prisoner."

1983 2h 0m 1 Season • 3 Episodes ★ 5.9 (4 votes) Ended

In 1830s England, a young man from a good but troubled family is unjustly convicted of stealing a watch. He's transported to Van Diemen's Land where he suffers under the enmity of Lt. Frere while falling in love with Sylvia, the Warden's daughter. Meanwhile, back in England, an imposter lays claim to the young man's inheritance.

Director

Rob Stewart

Writer

Wilton Schiller

Writer

Patricia Payne

Rating
5.9
Runtime
120 min
Episodes
3

Production

Filmco Limited
Patricia Payne Productions

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based on novel or bookmutinyforced labouraustraliaminiserieswrongful imprisonmentconvictpenal colonyliterary adaptationtasmaniadisinheritance

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