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The Thorn Birds
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The Thorn Birds

1983-03-27 · 121 min / episode · ★ 7.2

Drama

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.

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Creators
Lee Stanley, Carmen Culver
Production companies
Warner Bros. Television, David Wolper-Stan Margulies Productions, Edward Lewis Productions
Countries
Australia, United States of America
Status
Ended

Top Cast

Richard ChamberlainRichard ChamberlainRalph de Bricassart
Rachel WardRachel WardMeggie Cleary
Christopher PlummerChristopher PlummerArchbishop Vittorio Contini-Verchese
Bryan BrownBryan BrownLuke O'Neill
Brett CullenBrett CullenBob Cleary
Stephanie FaracyStephanie FaracyJudy
Barry CorbinBarry CorbinPete
John de LancieJohn de LancieAlastair MacQueen
Barbara StanwyckBarbara StanwyckMary Carson
Jean SimmonsJean SimmonsFiona Fee Cleary
Richard KileyRichard KileyPaddy Cleary
Piper LauriePiper LaurieAnne Mueller
Earl HollimanEarl HollimanLudie Mueller
Mare WinninghamMare WinninghamJustine ONeill
Philip AnglimPhilip AnglimDane ONeill
Ken HowardKen HowardRainer Hartheim
Allyn Ann McLerieAllyn Ann McLerieMrs. Smith

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