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The Thorn Birds

1983 · 1 season · 4 ep · 7.2 on TMDB

TV-PG

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.

Cast

Richard Chamberlain
Ralph de Bricassart
Rachel Ward
Meggie Cleary
Christopher Plummer
Archbishop Vittorio Contini-Verchese
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

Production

Warner Bros. Television David Wolper-Stan Margulies Productions Edward Lewis Productions

Created by

Lee Stanley, Carmen Culver

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First aired: March 27, 1983
Last aired: March 30, 1983
Seasons: 1 season
Episodes: 4 episodes

Awards

Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series · 1983nomineeEmmys
Best Limited Series, Anthology Series or Television Film · 1983Golden Globes

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