Plot
In 1830s England, a young man from a good but troubled family is unjustly convicted of stealing a watch. He's transported to Van Diemen's Land where he suffers under the enmity of Lt. Frere while falling in love with Sylvia, the Warden's daughter. Meanwhile, back in England, an imposter lays claim to the young man's inheritance.
Cast
Colin Friels
as Richard Devine / Rufus Dawes
Anthony Perkins
as Rev. James North
Patrick Macnee
as Major Vickers
Samantha Eggar
as Mrs. Vickers
Diane Cilento
as Lady Elinor Devine
Rod Mullinar
as Lt. Maurice Frere
Robert Coleby
as John Rex
Susan Lyons
as Sarah
Penelope Stewart
as Sylvia Vickers
Barry Lovett
as Captain Blunt