For the Term of His Natural Life

For the Term of His Natural Life (1983)

Justice will not be held prisoner.

  • Genre: Action & Adventure, Drama, Crime
  • First Air Date: 1983-05-23
  • Last Air Date: 1983-05-25
  • Total Seasons: 1
  • Total Episodes: 3
  • Status: Ended
  • Episode Runtime: 120 min.
  • Production Company: Filmco Limited
  • Production Country: Australia
  • Networks: Nine Network
  • Director: Rob Stewart
star 5.9/10
From 4 Ratings

Summary

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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For the Term of His Natural Life Seasons

Season 1

First Air Date: 1983-05-23
3 Episodes

For the Term of His Natural Life Episodes

Title Air Date Duration
Season 1Episode 1Part 1 min
Season 1Episode 2Part 2 min
Season 1Episode 3Part 3 min
  • Colin Friels

    as Richard Devine / Rufus Dawes
  • Anthony Perkins

    as Rev. James North
  • Patrick Macnee

    as Major Vickers
  • Samantha Eggar

    as Mrs. Vickers
  • Diane Cilento

    as Lady Elinor Devine
  • Rod Mullinar

    as Lt. Maurice Frere
  • Robert Coleby

    as John Rex
  • Susan Lyons

    as Sarah
  • Penelope Stewart

    as Sylvia Vickers
  • Barry Lovett

    as Captain Blunt
  • Jeremy Coote

    as Frank Edgely
  • Stephen Marney

    as Prison Guard
  • Selwyn Crockett

    as Willis
  • Jonathon Leigh

    as Randolph
  • Ron Parry

    as Doctor Pine
  • Rebe Taylor

    as Sylvia Vickers (child)
  • Wendy Strehlow

    as Jenny
  • Anna Maria Monticelli

    as Alicia
  • David Burchell

    as Sir Richard Devine
  • Leo Taylor

    as Lord Bellasis
  • Damon Herriman

    as Blinker
  • John Dick

    as Francis Wade
  • Jon Nicholls

    as Hardy
  • Patrick Frost

    as Collins
  • Peter Goerecke

    as Reasin
  • Hedley Cullen

    as Toddy
  • John Heywood

    as Constable
  • Reg Lye

    as Blind Mooney
  • Glynn Nicholas

    as Kirkland
  • Henry Salter

    as Troke, prison warder
  • Donald MacDonald

    as Reverend Meekin
Directing Rob Stewart Director
Writing Marcus Clarke Novel
Writing Wilton Schiller Writer
Sound Simon Walker Music
Camera Ernie Clark Director of Photography
Editing Wayne Le Clos Editor
Editing Philip Reid Editor
Writing Patricia Payne Writer
Directing Jan Marnell First Assistant Director
Costume & Make-Up Anna Senior Costume Designer
Costume & Make-Up Suzie Clemo Makeup Artist
Directing Ron Stigwood Second Assistant Director
Directing Mason Curtis Third Assistant Director
Directing Christopher Williams Second Assistant Director
Art David O'Gradey Set Dresser
Art Peter Kendall Assistant Art Director
Crew Gregory Ropert Post Production Supervisor
Costume & Make-Up Beverley Freeman Hairdresser
Art Leslie Binns Art Direction
Production Samantha Mansour Casting
Production Wilton Schiller Executive Producer
Production Wilton Schiller Producer
Production Harley Manners Associate Producer
Production Patricia Payne Producer
Production Pamela H. Vanneck Associate Producer
Editing Wayne LeClos Editor
Crew Ian Jamieson Stunt Coordinator
Crew Brian Pearce Special Effects
Sound Archie Ludski Sound Editor
Sound Alban Streeter Sound Editor
Sound John Schiefelbein Sound Recordist
Sound Peter Fenton Sound Supervisor
Sound Phil Judd Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Production Philip McCarthy Location Manager
Sound Gary Hardman Music Editor
Sound Mark Isaacs Orchestrator
Editing Josephine Cook Assistant Editor
Art Mike Berry Title Designer
Directing Jackie Sullivan Continuity
Production Barbara Ring Production Coordinator

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