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Cast
Damon Herriman
as Michael Howe
Mirrah Foulkes
as Maria Lord
Rarriwuy Hick
as Mary
Matt Day
as Magistrate Robert Knopwood
Darren Gilshenan
as Lieutenant Governor Tom Davey
Benedict Hardie
as Peter Septon
Pip Miller
as Magistrate Humphrey
Kevin MacIsaac
as John Whitehead
Nick Falk
as Captain Bill Nairn
Iain Lang
as Worrell
Movie Info & Details
Release Year2013
Runtime1h 18m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, TV Movie
Votes7
DirectorBrendan Cowell
WritersBrendan Cowell
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.1 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Outlaw Michael Howe
About The Outlaw Michael Howe
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.
Directed by Brendan Cowell, The Outlaw Michael Howe leans on a strong ensemble — Damon Herriman, Mirrah Foulkes, Rarriwuy Hick — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2013.
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