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The Outlaw Michael Howe
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Wikipedia article
'The Outlaw Michael Howe' is a 2013 Australian historical drama film written and directed by Brendan Cowell. Set in the early 19th century, the film is based on the exploits of Michael Howe, an Englishman who was transported as a convict to the Australian penal colony of Van Diemen's Land (now Tasmania), where he achieved infamy as a bushranger and outlaw.
Cast
* Damon Herriman - Michael Howe
* Mirrah Foulkes - Maria Lord
* Rarriwuy Hick - Mary
* Matt Day - Robert Knopwood
* Darren Gilshenan - Lieutenant Governor Thomas Davey
* Benedict Hardie - Peter Septon
* Pip Miller - Magistrate Humphrey
* Amanda Bishop - Susan
* Nicholas Cassim - Lieutenant Governor William Sorell
* Patrick Connolly - Carlisle
* Brendan Cowell - British soldier
* Steve Morris - Convict
* Blake Lindsell - British soldier
* Dean Gould - British soldier
Filming
The film was shot on location in Tasmania, including Mount Field National Park. A large reconstruction of colonial Hobart was also built at Old Sydney Town in New South Wales.
Music
Roger Mason composed the original score for 'The Outlaw Michael Howe'. The soundtrack includes Sarah Blasko's song "A Truth", written and recorded exclusively for the film and featuring Warren Ellis. The Drones' song "How to See Through Fog" is also used in the film.
Release
The film premiered on the ABC on 1 December 2013, and was released on DVD by Madman Entertainment.
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