The Outlaw Michael Howe (2013)
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.
Cast
- Damon Herriman - Michael Howe
- Mirrah Foulkes - Maria Lord
- Rarriwuy Hick - Mary
- 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
Screenplay
Keywords
australia, revolution, uprising, convict, tasmania
Trailer
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- What is The Outlaw Michael Howe about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Outlaw Michael Howe?
- The Outlaw Michael Howe was directed by Brendan Cowell.
- Who stars in The Outlaw Michael Howe?
- The Outlaw Michael Howe stars Damon Herriman, Mirrah Foulkes, Rarriwuy Hick, Matt Day, Darren Gilshenan, Benedict Hardie.
- How long is The Outlaw Michael Howe?
- The Outlaw Michael Howe has a runtime of 1h 18m (78 minutes).
- What genre is The Outlaw Michael Howe?
- The Outlaw Michael Howe is a Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was The Outlaw Michael Howe produced?
- The Outlaw Michael Howe was produced in Australia.