Van Diemen's Land
"Hunger is a strange silence"
Originally released in 2009. Van Diemen's Land is a drama/history film. directed by Jonathan auf der Heide.
Starring Oscar Redding, Arthur Angel, and Paul Ashcroft
Synopsis
The true story of Australia’s most notorious convict, Alexander Pearce and his infamous journey into the beautiful yet brutal Tasmanian wilderness. A point of no return for convicts banished from their homeland, Van Diemen’s Land was a feared and dreaded penal settlement at the end of the earth.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 24, 2009
16 years ago
Runtime
1h 44m
104 minutes total
User Rating
5.3/10
Mixed (49 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Australia
Production
Director
Top Cast
Oscar Redding
as Alexander Pearce
Arthur Angel
as Robert Greenhill
Paul Ashcroft
as Matthew Travers
Mark Leonard Winter
as Alexander Dalton
Torquil Neilson
as John Mathers
Thomas M. Wright
as Thomas Bodenham
Greg Stone
as William Kennerly
John Francis Howard
as Little Brown
Matt Wilson
as Duty Soldier
Adrian Mulraney
as Logan
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Screen Australia
- Noise & Light
- Inspiration Studios
- Savage Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Van Diemen's Land about?
The true story of Australia’s most notorious convict, Alexander Pearce and his infamous journey into the beautiful yet brutal Tasmanian wilderness. A point of no return for convicts banished from...
Who directed Van Diemen's Land?
Van Diemen's Land was directed by Jonathan auf der Heide.
How long is Van Diemen's Land?
Van Diemen's Land has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
When was Van Diemen's Land released?
Van Diemen's Land was released on September 24, 2009 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Van Diemen's Land?
The main cast of Van Diemen's Land includes Oscar Redding, Arthur Angel, Paul Ashcroft, Mark Leonard Winter, Torquil Neilson.