The Outlaw Michael Howe - 2014

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.

78min
2014
MA15+
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating5.7/10

Cast

Damon Herriman profile pictureDamon HerrimanMichael Howe
Mirrah Foulkes profile pictureMirrah FoulkesMaria Lord
Matt Day profile pictureMatt DayMagistrate Robert Knopwood
Darren Gilshenan profile pictureDarren GilshenanLieutenant Governor Tom Davey
Benedict Hardie profile pictureBenedict HardiePeter Septon
Pip Miller profile picturePip MillerMagistrate Humphrey
Kevin MacIsaac profile pictureKevin MacIsaacJohn Whitehead
Nicholas Cassim profile pictureNicholas CassimLieutenant Governor William Sorell
Charlie Garber profile pictureCharlie GarberEdward Lord

About The Outlaw Michael Howe

The Outlaw Michael Howe Overview

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.

Age Rating: MA15+
Runtime: 78min

Extra details

Original Title: The Outlaw Michael Howe
Original Language: English
Directed By: Brendan Cowell
Production Companies
Cordell Jigsaw ZapruderIn Films