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The Thorn Birds (1983)

7.22h 1mDrama

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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A high-signal pick with 136 votes.

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

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Director: David L. Wolper

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Richard Chamberlain as Ralph de Bricassart

Richard Chamberlain

Ralph de Bricassart

Rachel Ward as Meggie Cleary

Rachel Ward

Meggie Cleary

Christopher Plummer as Archbishop Vittorio Contini-Verchese

Christopher Plummer

Archbishop Vittorio Contini-Verchese

Bryan Brown as Luke O'Neill

Bryan Brown

Luke O'Neill

Brett Cullen as Bob Cleary

Brett Cullen

Bob Cleary

Stephanie Faracy as Judy

Stephanie Faracy

Judy

Barry Corbin as Pete

Barry Corbin

Pete

John de Lancie as Alastair MacQueen

John de Lancie

Alastair MacQueen

Barbara Stanwyck as Mary Carson

Barbara Stanwyck

Mary Carson

Jean Simmons as Fiona Fee Cleary

Jean Simmons

Fiona Fee Cleary

Richard Kiley as Paddy Cleary

Richard Kiley

Paddy Cleary

Piper Laurie as Anne Mueller

Piper Laurie

Anne Mueller

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