The Outlaw Michael Howe
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Directed by Brendan Cowell
Almost everyone here is, more or less, a villain.
The story
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.
Watch trailerCast & crew
Damon HerrimanMichael Howe
Mirrah FoulkesMaria Lord
Rarriwuy HickMary
Matt DayMagistrate Robert Knopwood
Darren GilshenanLieutenant Governor Tom Davey
Benedict HardiePeter Septon
Pip MillerMagistrate Humphrey
Kevin MacIsaacJohn Whitehead
Patrick ConnollyCarlisle
Nicholas CassimLieutenant Governor William SorellExplore the crew
- Producer
- Nial Fulton
- Director
- Brendan Cowell
- Producer
- Fiona McConaghy
- Writer
- Brendan Cowell
- Editor
- Peter Crombie
- Director of Photography
- Simon Harding
- Original Music Composer
- Roger Mason