Series

For the Term of His Natural Life

“Justice will not be held prisoner.”

★ 6.5(5)19832h 0m1 season

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Good to know

Creator: Wilton Schiller, Patricia Payne
Release date: 1983-05-23
Runtime: 2h 0m
Language: English
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 3
Network: Nine Network
Status: Ended
Country: Australia
Studio: Filmco Limited

For the Term of His Natural Life — trailer

About For the Term of His Natural Life

For the Term of His Natural Life is a 1983 web series in the Action & Adventure, Drama and Crime genres, created by Wilton Schiller and Patricia Payne, starring Colin Friels, Anthony Perkins and Patrick Macnee. It spans 1 season and 3 episodes, and originally aired on Nine Network. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 5 viewers. Below you can see where to watch For the Term of His Natural Life in United Arab Emirates — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Seasons (1)

Miniseries3 eps · 1983

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

Penelope Stewart

Sylvia Vickers

Wendy Strehlow

Jenny

Themes & keywords

based on novel or bookmutinyforced labouraustraliaminiserieswrongful imprisonmentconvictpenal colonyliterary adaptationtasmaniadisinheritance

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch For the Term of His Natural Life in United Arab Emirates?+

For the Term of His Natural Life is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in United Arab Emirates. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

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For the Term of His Natural Life is not on Netflix in United Arab Emirates right now.

How many seasons of For the Term of His Natural Life are there?+

For the Term of His Natural Life has 1 season and 3 episodes in total.

Who stars in For the Term of His Natural Life?+

For the Term of His Natural Life stars Colin Friels, Anthony Perkins, Patrick Macnee, Samantha Eggar and Diane Cilento.

When did For the Term of His Natural Life come out?+

For the Term of His Natural Life is a 1983 web series created by Wilton Schiller and Patricia Payne.

What genre is For the Term of His Natural Life?+

For the Term of His Natural Life is Action & Adventure, Drama and Crime series.

Who created For the Term of His Natural Life?+

For the Term of His Natural Life was created by Wilton Schiller and Patricia Payne.