

For the Term of His Natural Life
Justice will not be held prisoner.
Action & Adventure
Drama
Crime
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.
Status:
Ended
First Air Date:
1983-05-23
Runtime:
2h 0m
Director:
Rob Stewart
Writer:
Wilton Schiller, Patricia Payne
Top Cast

Colin Friels
Richard Devine / Rufus Dawes

Anthony Perkins
Rev. James North

Patrick Macnee
Major Vickers

Samantha Eggar
Mrs. Vickers

Diane Cilento
Lady Elinor Devine

Rod Mullinar
Lt. Maurice Frere

Robert Coleby
John Rex

Susan Lyons
Sarah

Penelope Stewart
Sylvia Vickers

Barry Lovett
Captain Blunt

Jeremy Coote
Frank Edgely

Stephen Marney
Prison Guard
Official Videos

CLASSIC AUSTRALIAN STORIES - FOR THE TERM OF HIS NATURAL LIFE Trailer
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