Series1983•TV-PG•1 season•2h 1m episodes
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.
Created by Lee Stanley, Carmen Culver
Series cast
Richard Chamberlain
Ralph de Bricassart · 4 ep
Rachel Ward
Meggie Cleary · 4 ep
Christopher Plummer
Archbishop Vittorio Contini-Verchese · 4 ep
Bryan Brown
Luke O'Neill · 4 ep
Brett Cullen
Bob Cleary · 4 ep
Stephanie Faracy
Judy · 4 ep
Barry Corbin
Pete · 4 ep
John de Lancie
Alastair MacQueen · 4 ep
Barbara Stanwyck
Mary Carson · 4 ep
Jean Simmons
Fiona Fee Cleary · 4 ep
Richard Kiley
Paddy Cleary · 4 ep
Piper Laurie
Anne Mueller · 4 ep
Earl Holliman
Ludie Mueller · 4 ep
Mare Winningham
Justine ONeill · 4 ep
Philip Anglim
Dane ONeill · 4 ep
Ken Howard
Rainer Hartheim · 4 ep
Allyn Ann McLerie
Mrs. Smith · 4 ep
Stephen W. Burns
Jack Cleary · 3 ep
Seasons1
Miniseries
1983 · 4 episodes
