The Outlaw Michael Howe

1h 18min

Drama

TV Movie

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.

Production Companies

Cordell Jigsaw Zapruder

In Films

Cast

Damon Herriman

Damon Herriman

Michael Howe
Mirrah Foulkes

Mirrah Foulkes

Maria Lord
Matt Day

Matt Day

Magistrate Robert Knopwood
Darren Gilshenan

Darren Gilshenan

Lieutenant Governor Tom Davey
Benedict Hardie

Benedict Hardie

Peter Septon
Pip Miller

Pip Miller

Magistrate Humphrey
Kevin MacIsaac

Kevin MacIsaac

John Whitehead
Nick Falk

Nick Falk

Captain Bill Nairn
Iain Lang

Iain Lang

Worrell
Nicholas Cassim

Nicholas Cassim

Lieutenant Governor William Sorell
Charlie Garber

Charlie Garber

Edward Lord

Release date

1st Dec 2013

Status

Released

Spoken languages

English