The Thorn Birds (1983)
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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.
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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 MuellerMovie DNA
Genre affinityDramaDialogue densityDramaDirector preference714719Actor preference185466 · 77456 · 53328Country preferenceUsDecade preference1980
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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.
How long is The Thorn Birds?
The Thorn Birds has a runtime of 121 minutes.
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