The Outlaw Michael Howe

Movie · History · Drama

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 woman 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. 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.

2013 · 1h 17m
Director Brendan Cowell

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The Outlaw Michael Howe

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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 woman 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. 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.

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Studio
In Films & Cordell Jigsaw Productions
Released
2013
Run Time
1 hr 17 min
Rated
MA15+ Strong violence
Region of Origin
Australia
© 2013 Screen Australia, The Crown in Right of Tasmania and Cordell Jigsaw Productions.

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Original Audio
English (Australia), English
Audio

English (Australia) (AAC, ⁨Dolby 5.1⁩)