TV series

The Thorn Birds

1983★ 7.2 · 134Ended1 seasonDrama

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.

Trailer

Trailer · Richard Chamberlain THE THORN BIRDS Trailer

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Images

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Cast

Richard Chamberlain
as Ralph de Bricassart

Rachel Ward
as Meggie Cleary

Christopher Plummer
as Archbishop Vittorio Contini-Verchese

Bryan Brown
as Luke O'Neill

Brett Cullen
as Bob Cleary

Stephanie Faracy
as Judy

Barry Corbin
as Pete

John de Lancie
as Alastair MacQueen

Barbara Stanwyck
as Mary Carson

Crew

David L. Wolper
Executive Producer

Edward Lewis
Executive Producer

Stan Margulies
Producer

Bill Butler
Director of Photography

Travilla
Costume Design

Robert MacKichan
Production Design

Ray Pedler
Scenic Artist

Henry Mancini
Original Music Composer

Robert F. Shugrue
Editor

Victor E. Petrotta Sr.
Property Master

Marina Hart
Hairstylist

Lee Stanley
Co-Producer

Seasons

Miniseries

Miniseries

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.

Episodes: 4