For the Term of His Natural Life (miniseries)

For the Term of His Natural Life is a 1983 Australian miniseries based on the classic novel.

The miniseries was based on the original serialised version of the novel, which meant it featured scenes of Rufus Dawes in the Australian Gold Rush and a happy ending where Dawes is reunited with Sylvia.The mini series was a passion project for Patricia Payne, who had wanted to adapt the novel since she read it in high school. She spent eight years raising the 6.5 million budget, which consisted of private investment. Paynes co producer was Wilton Schiller, an American with extensive TV experience. Shooting began before the series had been sold to an Australian network. ........

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