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The Outlaw Michael Howe 2013 Directed by Brendan Cowell

Almost everyone here is, more or less, a villain.

1814. Van Diemen’s Land, the notorious British penal colony, has dissolved into chaos. Outlaws roaming the wilderness have pushed the colonial government to breaking point. Driven by a deep sense of loyalty and an unquenchable hatred towards those he once served, English convict Michael Howe and a young aboriginal girl turn a desperate band of convicts, deserters and bushmen into a fearsome guerrilla army and lead them in open rebellion against the brutal, corrupt establishment. As the British hunt the outlaws, Howe remains an elusive prize. In desperation, the Governor makes the capture of Howe’s pregnant girl his priority. 

An epic story of love and betrayal, The Outlaw Michael Howe chronicles the astonishing true story of the man who pushed Australia to the brink of civil war.

Countries Australia , USA
Production Country Australia
Language English
Spoken Language English
Gneres Drama , TV Movie
Production Companies Cordell Jigsaw Zapruder , In Films
Release Date 1 December 2013
78 mins
Cast
Damon Herriman Michael Howe
Mirrah Foulkes Maria Lord
Matt Day Magistrate Robert Knopwood
Darren Gilshenan Lieutenant Governor Tom Davey
Benedict Hardie Peter Septon
Pip Miller Magistrate Humphrey
Kevin MacIsaac John Whitehead
Nick Falk Captain Bill Nairn
Iain Lang Worrell
Nicholas Cassim Lieutenant Governor William Sorell
Charlie Garber Edward Lord
Jeremy Costello Bushranger (uncredited)