Van Diemen's Land(2009)
Hunger is a strange silence
Van Diemen's Land 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.
Van Diemen's Land (2009) is a drama, history and thriller film directed by Jonathan auf der Heide, released on September 24, 2009 with a runtime of 1h 44m. It stars Oscar Redding, Arthur Angel, Paul Ashcroft and Mark Leonard Winter. Viewers rate it 5.4 out of 10 across 53 ratings.
- Director:
- Jonathan auf der Heide
- Writers:
- Oscar Redding, Jonathan auf der Heide
- Producers:
- Maggie Miles
- Cinematographer:
- Ellery Ryan
- Composer:
- Jethro Woodward
- Production:
- Screen Australia, Noise & Light, Inspiration Studios, Savage Films
- Status:
- Released
Van Diemen's Land (2009) Trailer
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Van Diemen's Land Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Oscar Redding
Oscar Redding
as Alexander Pearce
Arthur Angel
as Robert Greenhill
- Paul Ashcroft
Paul Ashcroft
as Matthew Travers
Mark Leonard Winter
as Alexander Dalton
- Torquil Neilson
Torquil Neilson
as John Mathers
Thomas M. Wright
as Thomas Bodenham
Greg Stone
as William Kennerly
- John Francis Howard
John Francis Howard
as Little Brown
- Matt Wilson
Matt Wilson
as Duty Soldier
Adrian Mulraney
as Logan
- Ben Plazzer
Ben Plazzer
as Soldier in boat
- Jonathan auf der Heide
Jonathan auf der Heide
as Soldier in boat
Key crew
Directed by Jonathan auf der Heide, written by Oscar Redding and Jonathan auf der Heide, produced by Maggie Miles.
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Van Diemen's Land Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.4/10 from 53 ratings.
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Van Diemen's Land – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Van Diemen's Land online?
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Van Diemen's Land (2009) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Van Diemen's Land?
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The main cast of Van Diemen's Land (2009) includes Oscar Redding, Arthur Angel, Paul Ashcroft, Mark Leonard Winter and Torquil Neilson. The film was directed by Jonathan auf der Heide. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Van Diemen's Land released?
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Van Diemen's Land was released on September 24, 2009 and runs for 1h 44m.
Is Van Diemen's Land worth watching?
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Van Diemen's Land (2009) holds an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from 53 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, history and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Van Diemen's Land?
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