The Thorn Birds

The Thorn Birds

★ 7.219831 Seasons4 EpisodesAustraliaEN
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.

Status
Ended
First Air Date
Mar 27, 1983
Last Air Date
Mar 30, 1983
Network
ABC
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Seasons & Episodes

Cast

Richard Chamberlain
Ralph de Bricassart
Rachel Ward
Meggie Cleary
Christopher Plummer
Archbishop Vittorio Contini-Verchese
Bryan Brown
Luke O'Neill
Brett Cullen
Bob Cleary
Stephanie Faracy
Judy
Barry Corbin
Pete
John de Lancie
Alastair MacQueen
Barbara Stanwyck
Mary Carson
Jean Simmons
Fiona Fee Cleary
Richard Kiley
Paddy Cleary
Piper Laurie
Anne Mueller
Earl Holliman
Ludie Mueller
Mare Winningham
Justine ONeill

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