The Thorn Birds
Desire. Passion. Scandal.
1983 · 7h 40m · N/A
Drama, TV Movie
Directed by
Daryl Duke
Overview
This mini series covers 60 years in the lives of the Cleary family, brought from New Zealand to Australia to run their aunt Mary Carson's ranch. The story centers on their daughter, Meggie, and her love for the family's priest, Father Ralph de Bricassart. Meggie tries to forget Ralph by marrying dashing stockman Luke O'Neill, but she and Ralph are soon reunited, with tragic consequences for them both.
Director and cast
- Daryl Duke Director
- Richard Chamberlain as Ralph de Bricassart
- Rachel Ward as Meggie Cleary
- Christopher Plummer as Archbishop Vittorio Contini-Verchese
- Barbara Stanwyck as Mary Carson
- Bryan Brown as Luke O'Neill
- Brett Cullen as Bob Cleary
- Stephanie Faracy as Judy
- Barry Corbin as Pete
- Jean Simmons as Fiona 'Fee' Cleary
- Piper Laurie as Anne Mueller
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