Richard Devine / Rufus Dawes
Colin Friels
Richard Devine / Rufus Dawes
For the Term of His Natural Life
“Justice will not be held prisoner.”
5.9
1983
1 Season • 3 Episodes
Action & AdventureDramaCrime
Director: Rob Stewart
Overview
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.
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Cast
Reverend James North
Anthony Perkins
Reverend James North
Major Vickers
Patrick Macnee
Major Vickers
Mrs. Vickers
Samantha Eggar
Mrs. Vickers
Lady Elinor Devine
Diane Cilento
Lady Elinor Devine
Lieutenant Maurice Frere
Rod Mullinar
Lieutenant Maurice Frere
John Rex
Robert Coleby
John Rex
Sarah
Susan Lyons
Sarah
Sylvia Vickers
Penelope Stewart
Sylvia Vickers
Jenny
Wendy Strehlow
Jenny
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