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The Thorn Birds

The Thorn Birds

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The Thorn Birds

1983- 1983

1 Seasons

4 Episodes

7.2(130 votes)

Ended

Drama

Overview

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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Production Companies

Warner Bros. Television

Episodes

No episodes found for this season.

Videos & Trailers

1 video

Cast & Crew

9 members

Acting

Richard Chamberlain

Ralph de Bricassart

Richard Chamberlain

Acting

Rachel Ward

Meggie Cleary

Rachel Ward

Acting

Christopher Plummer

Archbishop Vittorio Contini-Verchese

Christopher Plummer

Acting

Bryan Brown

Luke O'Neill

Bryan Brown

Acting

Brett Cullen

Bob Cleary

Brett Cullen

Acting

Stephanie Faracy

Judy

Stephanie Faracy

Acting

Barry Corbin

Pete

Barry Corbin

Acting

John de Lancie

Alastair MacQueen

John de Lancie

Acting

Barbara Stanwyck

Mary Carson

Barbara Stanwyck

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