The Thorn Birds (1983)
The Thorn Birds is a 1983 drama series created by Lee Stanley and Carmen Culver. It stars Richard Chamberlain, Rachel Ward and Christopher Plummer.
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.
Where to watch The Thorn Birds
Cast
- Richard Chamberlain as Ralph de Bricassart
- Rachel Ward as Meggie Cleary
- Christopher Plummer as Archbishop Vittorio Contini-Verchese
- Bryan Brown as Luke O'Neill
- Brett Cullen as Bob Cleary
- Stephanie Faracy as Judy
- Barry Corbin as Pete
- John de Lancie as Alastair MacQueen
- Barbara Stanwyck as Mary Carson
- Jean Simmons as Fiona 'Fee' Cleary
- Piper Laurie as Anne Mueller
- Earl Holliman as Luddie Mueller