The Thorn Birds
- Drama
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.
The Thorn Birds is a classic TV drama miniseries that premiered in 1983, following the Cleary family across decades as forbidden love develops between Meggie and Father Ralph, a Catholic priest torn between his vows and his passion. This sweeping romantic drama became a landmark television event of the 1980s.
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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
Jean SimmonsFiona 'Fee' Cleary
Piper LaurieAnne Mueller
Earl HollimanLuddie Mueller
Philip AnglimDane O'Neill- John FriedrichFrank Cleary
Stephen W. BurnsJack Cleary
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Richard Chamberlain THE THORN BIRDS Trailer
Seasons
1 season
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Is The Thorn Birds renewed or cancelled?
The Thorn Birds has ended — it concluded its planned run.
The Thorn Birds — frequently asked
When did The Thorn Birds originally air?
The series premiered on March 27, 1983.
How many seasons does The Thorn Birds have?
The series consists of one season.
What is The Thorn Birds about?
The story follows the Cleary family over several decades, centering on a tragic romance between Meggie and Father Ralph, who struggles between his religious vows and his love for her.
Is The Thorn Birds still on the air?
No, the series ended after its initial run in 1983.
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