The Outlaw Michael Howe


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, where he achieved infamy as a bushranger and outlaw.

Cast

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

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.

Awards

AwardCategoryRecipientResult
AACTA AwardsBest Costume in TelevisionXanthe HeubelNominated
Australian Production Guild AwardsBest Design on a Television Drama AwardFelicity AbbottWon
Australian Production Guild AwardsBest Costume in TelevisionXanthe HeubelNominated
APRA Screen Music Awards 2014Best Music in a Mini-series of TelemovieRoger MasonWon
APRA Screen Music Awards 2014Best Original Song composed for the screenRoger MasonNominated
Australian Cinematographers Society Awards 2014Drama Silver AwardSimon HardingWon
Equity Ensemble Awards 2013Outstanding Performance by an ensemble in a Telemovie or SeriesCastNominated