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For the Term of His Natural Life (1983)

Ended ★ 5.9/10 1 Season 3 Episodes 2h 0m Action & Adventure, Drama, Crime

Created By: Wilton Schiller , Patricia Payne

Executive Producers: Wilton Schiller

Network: Nine Network

Justice will not be held prisoner.

Description

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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Top Cast

Colin Friels Richard Devine / Rufus Dawes

Anthony Perkins Reverend James North

Patrick Macnee Major Vickers

Samantha Eggar Mrs. Vickers

Diane Cilento Lady Elinor Devine

Rod Mullinar Lieutenant Maurice Frere

Robert Coleby John Rex

Susan Lyons Sarah

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