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For the Term of His Natural Life (1983)

Action & AdventureDramaCrime

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.

First Air Date
May 23, 1983
Seasons
1
Episodes
3
Rating
6.5/10 (5 votes)

Cast: Colin Friels, Anthony Perkins, Patrick Macnee, Samantha Eggar, Diane Cilento, Rod Mullinar, Robert Coleby, Susan Lyons

Network: Nine Network
Production: Filmco Limited, Patricia Payne Productions
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For the Term of His Natural Life

For the Term of His Natural Life

6.5
120 min

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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StatusEnded
TypeMiniseries
First Aired5/23/1983
Last Aired5/25/1983
Seasons1
Episodes3
LanguageEnglish
CountryAustralia
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Seasons

3

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120m

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1983

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Cast

CF

Colin Friels

as Richard Devine / Rufus Dawes

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Anthony Perkins

as Reverend James North

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Patrick Macnee

as Major Vickers

SE

Samantha Eggar

as Mrs. Vickers

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Diane Cilento

as Lady Elinor Devine

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Rod Mullinar

as Lieutenant Maurice Frere

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Robert Coleby

as John Rex

SL

Susan Lyons

as Sarah

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is For the Term of His Natural Life about?

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 fall…

How many seasons does For the Term of His Natural Life have?

1

How many episodes does For the Term of His Natural Life have?

3

Is For the Term of His Natural Life still running?

No, it ended in 1983.

When did For the Term of His Natural Life first air?

May 23, 1983

Who created For the Term of His Natural Life?

Wilton Schiller, Patricia Payne

Who stars in For the Term of His Natural Life?

Colin Friels, Anthony Perkins, Patrick Macnee

What genre is For the Term of His Natural Life?

Action & Adventure, Drama, Crime