The Last Outlaw (miniseries)

The Last Outlaw is a 1980 Australian four-part television miniseries based on the life of Ned Kelly. It was shot from February to May 1980[1] and the end of its original broadcast, in October–November 1980, coincided with the centenary of Ned Kelly's death.[2][3][4]

The Last Outlaw
Written by
Directed by
Starring
ComposerBrian May
Country of originAustralia
Original languageEnglish
No. of episodes4
Production
Executive producers
  • Ian Jones
  • Bronwyn Binns
ProducerRoger Le Mesurier
CinematographyErnest Clark
EditorPhilip Reid
Running time380 minutes (95 min each)
Production companyPegasus Productions
Release
Original networkSeven Network
Original release20 October 1980 (1980-10-20)

The complete miniseries has been released on region 4 DVD in Australia by Umbrella Entertainment.[5]

Cast

Reception

The mini-series was considered a ratings disappointment.[6]

References
  1. Ed. Scott Murray, Australia on the Small Screen 1970–1995 (1996), p.210, Oxford University Press.
  2. "Ned Kelly: Misfit or Murderer?". The Australian Women's Weekly. Your TV Magazine supplement. 8 October 1980. p. 24. Retrieved 25 May 2019.
  3. "Ned Kelly: Bushranger". The Australian Women's Weekly. Your TV Magazine supplement. 22 October 1980. p. 21. Retrieved 25 May 2019.
  4. "Ned Kelly: Bushranger". The Australian Women's Weekly. Your TV Magazine supplement. 5 November 1980. p. 22. Retrieved 25 May 2019.
  5. "The Last Outlaw DVD". Umbrella Entertainment.
  6. Lewes, Jacqueline Lee (5 June 1983). "Million$ of Viewing". Sydney Sun Herald. p. 47.


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