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False Murder Charge Puts Him In Jail | For The Term of His Natural Life | Full Drama Mini-Series - Justice will not be held prisoner! Marcus Clarke's epic novel of the horrors and degradation of the Australian penal system is one of the great classics of Australian literature and the subject of this classic 3 part mini-series, presented here over 2 discs. Disinherited and driven from his home in England when he discovers the secret of his true parentage, young Richard Devine (Colin Friels, Malcolm) changes his name to Rufus Dawes but is then falsely accused of murdering his real father. Transported to the notorious Port Arthur in Van Diemen’s land "for the term of his natural life", Dawes is gradually transformed from the bright and witty young Englishman into a hardened and desperate convict. He is unafraid to attempt the most daring escapes or brutal clashes with fellow prisoners and his jailers-including the cruel Lt. Maurice Frere (Rod Mullinar, Patrick) or the troubled Reverend North (Anthony Perkins, Psycho). "Dawes'" last hope for vindication is his passion for Sylvia (Penelope Stewart), daughter of prison Commandant, Major Vickers (Patrick Macnee, The Avengers). That hope is put to the ultimate challenge by her own dark secrets. For The Term of His Natural Life is a sweeping historical prison drama miniseries based on Marcus Clarke's classic novel, following young Richard Devine (Colin Friels) after he is disinherited upon discovering the secret of his true parentage. Changing his name to Rufus Dawes, he is falsely accused of murdering his real father and transported to the notorious Port Arthur penal colony in Van Diemen's Land 'for the term of his natural life.' There, the once bright and witty Englishman is gradually hardened by forced labor, brutal wardens, and the cruelty of Lt. Maurice Frere (Rod Mullinar), while the troubled Reverend North (Anthony Perkins) wrestles with his own demons. Unafraid of daring escapes or savage clashes with fellow convicts and jailers, Dawes clings to one final hope of vindication: his passion for Sylvia (Penelope Stewart), daughter of prison Commandant Major Vickers (Patrick Macnee). That fragile hope is put to its ultimate test by secrets that threaten to destroy everything he has left. Movie: For the Term of His Natural Life Movie Genre: Historical Drama Starring: Colin Friels, Anthony Perkins, Patrick Macnee, Rod Mullinar, Penelope Stewart *Licensed from Umbrella. All rights reserved.* *Welcome to Movie Central,
False Murder Charge Puts Him In Jail

Attica is a 1980 American television film directed by Marvin J. Chomsky. It stars Morgan Freeman, Henry Darrow, Charles Durning, Joel Fabiani and Anthony Zerbe. It depicts the events leading up to and during the 1971 Attica Correctional Facility riot and the aftermath. Storyline: A TV-movie re-creation of the tragic events which followed the Attica Correctional Facility rebellion of September 9, 1971. Inmates demanding better food and living conditions took 38 guards as hostage. Negotiations begin immediately, only to continually break down thanks to uncompromising stubbornness on both sides. Four days into the crisis, the rebellion ends in a bloodbath, with state troopers firing on the prisoners, killing several of the guards in the process. Based on the eyewitness reporting of the New York Times' Tom Wicker, who was one of the civilian negotiators during the stalemate. We do not own the rights to any of this film. This film is being used for historical and educational purposes only. No copyright infringement intended. Black Excellence:
Starring Henry Darrow, Charles Durning, Joel Fabiani
Dir. Marvin J. Chomsky
Attica
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