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The Thorn Birds (1983)

First aired March 27, 19832h 1m/ep1 season · 4 epsEnded
7.2

127 votes

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.

Created By

Lee Stanley, Carmen Culver

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Streaming availability for India

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Top Billed Cast

Richard Chamberlain

Richard Chamberlain

Ralph de Bricassart

Rachel Ward

Rachel Ward

Meggie Cleary

Christopher Plummer

Christopher Plummer

Archbishop Vittorio Contini-Verchese

Bryan Brown

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

Seasons

Status

Ended

Language

English

Type

Miniseries

Last Air Date

March 30, 1983

Networks

ABC

Production

Warner Bros. TelevisionDavid Wolper-Stan Margulies ProductionsEdward Lewis Productions

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