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The Last Confession of Alexander Pearce (2008) -- In 1822, eight men escape from the most isolated and brutal prison on earth, Sarah Island in Van Diemen's Land.  Only one man survives and his tale of betrayal, murder and cannibalism shocks the British establishment to the core.
The Last Confession of Alexander Pearce (2008) -- In 1822, eight men escape from the most isolated and brutal prison on earth, Sarah Island in Van Diemen's Land.  Only one man survives and his tale of betrayal, murder and cannibalism shocks the British establishment to the core.
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6.4/10   264 votes
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Writers:
Nial Fulton (written by)
Michael James Rowland (written by)
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Release Date:
29 December 2008 (Ireland) more
Tagline:
Hunger Has No Limit
Plot:
Eight men escape from the most isolated prison on earth. Only one man survives and the story he recounts shocks the British establishment to the core. This story is the last confession of Alexander Pearce. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
3 wins & 3 nominations more
NewsDesk:
Channel 4 Picks Up 'Alexander Pearce' Co-Production
 (From IFTN. 2 December 2009, 11:25 PM, PST)

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One man's hunger is another's worst fear. more (6 total)

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Producer Nial Fulton was introduced to the character of Alexander Pearce during a chance meeting with a priest in County Monaghan. The priest gave Fulton a book on the infamous cannibal convict Dan Sprod. more
Quotes:
Robert Knopwood: This is bad for the colony. I hope your man is going to be repentant at his hanging?
Philip Conolly: His salvation depends on it.
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18 out of 24 people found the following comment useful.
One man's hunger is another's worst fear., 25 January 2009
10/10
Author: jonathan-842 from Australia

This is the story of Alexander Pearce, an Irish Convict taken to Australia by the British.

The story is a gripping tale about survival and hunger amongst a group of convicts.

A story that will surely make one sit back and wonder if they would do the same thing given the same circumstances.

The story of Alexander Pearce will have you stuck to your seat, but at the same time, may have you running for the nearest bathroom.

A truly fascinating and well acted story.

Recommended!

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