The Thorn Birds

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.

Cast & Crew

Richard ChamberlainRalph de Bricassart

Rachel WardMeggie Cleary

Christopher PlummerArchbishop Vittorio Contini-Verchese

Bryan BrownLuke O'Neill

Brett CullenBob Cleary

Stephanie FaracyJudy

Barry CorbinPete

John de LancieAlastair MacQueen

Barbara StanwyckMary Carson

Seasons

Episodes (4)

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