For the term of his natural life
2010
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Disinherited and driven from his home in England when he discovers the secret of his true parentage, young Richard Devine (Colin Friels, Malcolm) 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, Patrick) or the troubled Reverend North (Anthony Perkins, Psycho). "Dawes'" last hope for vindication is his passion for Sylvia (Penelope Stewart), daughter of prison Commandant, Major Vickers (Patrick Macnee, The Avengers). That hope is put to the ultimate challenge by her own dark secrets.
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Author:
Stewart, Rob, directorPayne, Patricia, screenwriterSchiller, Wilton, screenwriterFriels, Colin, 1952-, actorPerkins, Anthony, 1932-1992, actorClarke, Marcus
Imprint:
Australia : Distributed by Umbrella Entertainment, ©2010
Collation:
2 DVD-video (283 minutes) : sound, colour ; 12 cm.
Notes:
Catalogued from container.Umbrella Entertainment : DAVID1910.Originally released as a television series in 1983."Classic miniseries based on Marcus Clarke's tale of Australia's infamous convict past" -- Cover."Justice will not be held prisoner" -- Cover.English.
Credits:
Directed by Rob Stewart ; written by Patricia Payne, Wilton Schiller.
Performers:
Cast: Colin Friels, Anthony Perkins.
Audience:
Censorship classification : PG.
System details:
DVD video ; Dolby Digital 2.0 ; PAL ; All regions ; Full frame 4:3 standard.
Contents:
Disc 1: Part 1 & 2 -- Disc 2: Part 3.
Dewey class:
DVD FOR
Language:
English
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Subject:
Clarke, Marcus, 1846-1881 -- Film adaptationsPenal transportation -- Australia -- History -- DramaPenal colonies -- Australia -- History -- DramaConvicts -- Australia -- History -- DramaPrisoners -- Australia -- History -- DramaTelevision series -- AustraliaTelevision programs, AustralianAustralia -- Social conditions -- 1788-1851 -- DramaTasmania -- History -- 1803-1851 -- DramaHistorical television programsTelevision mini-seriesTelevision adaptationsFiction television programs
BRN:
46330
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