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For the Term of his Natural Life
In 1830's England, a young man from a good but troubled family is unjustly convicted of stealing a watch. He's transported to Van Dieman's Land (Tasmania) 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.
| Release : | 1982 |
| Rating : | 7.5 |
| Studio : | Filmco Limited, Patricia Payne Productions, |
| Crew : | Director of Photography, Director, |
| Cast : | Anthony Perkins Patrick Macnee Colin Friels Diane Cilento Samantha Eggar |
| Genre : | Adventure Drama Crime |
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Reviews
The greatest movie ever made..!
it is finally so absorbing because it plays like a lyrical road odyssey that’s also a detective story.
It's easily one of the freshest, sharpest and most enjoyable films of this year.
True to its essence, the characters remain on the same line and manage to entertain the viewer, each highlighting their own distinctive qualities or touches.
Overall a great adaption to TV of the classic novel. Colin Friels does an admirable job of playing the protagonist, Rufas Dawes, and the chemistry between him and Rod Mullinar (Lt. Frere) is excellent. Whilst the plot remains by and large true to the novel, the writers of this made-for-TV version for some reason felt it necessary to give the movie a 'happily ever after' ending, hence the last hour or so of this lengthy movie is drastically different to the story originally told by Marcus Clarke. None-the-less, worth the watch if you enjoyed the book, or simply for the historical aspect (the Australian convict era). So be prepared to settle down and enjoy the (lengthy) journey!
