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The Thorn Birds

Name: The Thorn Birds
Genre: Drama
Released: 1983-03-27
Rating: 7.23
Cast: Richard Chamberlain, Rachel Ward, Christopher Plummer, Bryan Brown, Brett Cullen

★ 7.2 1983 1 season 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.

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Release: 1983-03-27
Rating: TV-PG
TMDB score: 7.2/10
Original language: EN
Status: Ended
Production: Australia, United States of America
Studio: Warner Bros. Television, David Wolper-Stan Margulies Productions, Edward Lewis Productions

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WriterLee Stanley CastRichard Chamberlain CastRachel Ward CastChristopher Plummer CastBryan Brown CastBrett Cullen

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