For the Term of His Natural Life

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.

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