The Thorn Birds (TV Miniseries)
1983 · Series · 477 min. · United States
Adapted from the bestselling novel by Colleen McCullough, the production stars Richard Chamberlain as an ambitious Catholic priest named Ralph de Bricassart, whose life in Australia between 1920 and 1962 is one long torment as he pines for his lover, Meggie Carson (Rachel Ward), while seeking advancement in his clergyman career.
Direction Daryl Duke
Cast Richard Chamberlain · Rachel Ward · Barbara Stanwyck · Christopher Plummer · Jean Simmons · Richard Kiley · Ken Howard · Piper Laurie · Earl Holliman · Mare Winningham · Bryan Brown · Brett Cullen · Barry Corbin
Soundtrack Henry Mancini
Screenplay Carmen Culver · Lee Stanley · Colleen McCullough
Cinematography Bill Butler
Original title The Thorn Birds
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