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The Thorn Birds

TV • 1983

The Thorn Birds

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Follows the Cleary family over several decades, focusing on the central, tragic romance between Meggie and Father Ralph, who is torn between his vows and his love for her.

TMDB ★ 3.6/5Votes: 136
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Drama

Top Cast

Richard Chamberlain

Richard Chamberlain

Ralph de Bricassart

Rachel Ward

Rachel Ward

Meggie Cleary

Christopher Plummer

Christopher Plummer

Archbishop Vittorio Contini-Verchese

Bryan Brown

Bryan Brown

Luke O'Neill

Brett Cullen

Brett Cullen

Bob Cleary

Stephanie Faracy

Stephanie Faracy

Judy

Barry Corbin

Barry Corbin

Pete

John de Lancie

John de Lancie

Alastair MacQueen

Barbara Stanwyck

Barbara Stanwyck

Mary Carson

Jean Simmons

Jean Simmons

Fiona Fee Cleary

Richard Kiley

Richard Kiley

Paddy Cleary

Piper Laurie

Piper Laurie

Anne Mueller

Earl Holliman

Earl Holliman

Ludie Mueller

Mare Winningham

Mare Winningham

Justine ONeill

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Series

Status

Ended

Release

March 27, 1983

Episode Runtime

121 min

Language

English

Origin

Australia

Episodes

4 • 1 seasons

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