For the Term of His Natural Life (1983)

★ 5.9 2h 0m 1 Seasons IMDb
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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.

For the Term of His Natural Life

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Cast

Colin Friels
Colin Friels as Richard Devine / Rufus Dawes Age 73 · Kilwinning, Ayrshire, Scotland, UK
Anthony Perkins
Anthony Perkins as Reverend James North Died 1992 · New York City, New York, USA Anthony Perkins (April 4, 1932 – September 12, 1992) was an American actor and singer. He is best known for his role as Norman Bates in Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho and his Oscar-nominated role in Friend...
Patrick Macnee
Patrick Macnee as Major Vickers Died 2015 · Paddington, London, England, UK Patrick Macnee was an English actor, best known for his role as the secret agent John Steed in the series The Avengers (1961-1969)..
Samantha Eggar
Samantha Eggar as Mrs. Vickers Died 2025 · Hampstead, London, England, UK Victoria Louise Samantha Marie Elizabeth Therese Eggar (March 5, 1939 — October 15, 2025) was an Oscar nominated English film, television and voice actress who appeared in Doctor Dolittle..
Diane Cilento
Diane Cilento as Lady Elinor Devine Died 2011 · Mooloolaba, Queensland, Australia Diane Cilento (2 April 1932 – 6 October 2011) was an Australian actress. She is best known for her film roles in Tom Jones (1963), which earned her an Academy Award nomination, Hombre (1967) and The W...
Rod Mullinar
Rod Mullinar as Lieutenant Maurice Frere Age 84 · Hereford, England, UK Rodney Mullinar (born 1942) is a British Australian actor, noted for his roles on Australian television..
Director Rob Stewart
Cast Colin Friels, Anthony Perkins, Patrick Macnee, Samantha Eggar, Diane Cilento, Rod Mullinar, Robert Coleby, Susan Lyons, Penelope Stewart, Wendy Strehlow

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Season 1
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