The Thorn Birds

1983· TV-PG· 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.

1983-03-27

Episodes

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Cast & Characters

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Key Crew

WriterLee Stanley

ProducerStan Margulies

Director of PhotographyBill Butler

Original Music ComposerHenry Mancini

EditorCarroll Timothy O'Meara

Full cast & crew (9 cast · 23 crew)

Details

First aired1983-03-27

StatusEnded

StudiosWarner Bros. Television · David Wolper-Stan Margulies Productions · Edward Lewis Productions

LanguagesEnglish

CountriesAustralia · United States of America

Rating7.2/10 · 132 votes

Original languageen

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