The Thorn Birds
Mar 27, 1983 · 2h 1m
Overview
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.
Cast of The Thorn Birds
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
Richard KileyPaddy Cleary
Piper LaurieAnne Mueller
Earl HollimanLudie Mueller
Mare WinninghamJustine ONeill
Philip AnglimDane ONeill
Ken HowardRainer Hartheim
Allyn Ann McLerieMrs. Smith
Crew of The Thorn Birds
Lee StanleyCo-Producer, Writer
Colleen McCulloughNovel- Stan MarguliesProducer
David L. WolperExecutive Producer- Edward LewisExecutive Producer
Henry ManciniOriginal Music Composer
Wilmer ButlerDirector of Photography- Carroll Timothy O'MearaEditor
- Robert F. ShugrueEditor
- David SaxonEditor
Lynn StalmasterCasting- Toni HowardCasting
- Robert MacKichanArt Direction, Production Design
TravillaCostume Design- Del AcevedoMakeup Artist
- Lee CrawfordHairstylist
- Marina HartHairstylist
- Sharleen RassiHairstylist
- Henry KlineUnit Production Manager
- Victor E. Petrotta Sr.Property Master
About The Thorn Birds
What is The Thorn Birds about?
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.
When did The Thorn Birds first air?
The Thorn Birds premiered on March 27, 1983.
Where can I watch The Thorn Birds?
The Thorn Birds is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home in the US. Availability data from JustWatch.
How many seasons does The Thorn Birds have?
The Thorn Birds has 1 season with 4 episodes. The series has ended.
Who is in the cast of The Thorn Birds?
The cast of The Thorn Birds includes Richard Chamberlain (Ralph de Bricassart), Rachel Ward (Meggie Cleary), Christopher Plummer (Archbishop Vittorio Contini-Verchese), Bryan Brown (Luke O'Neill) and Brett Cullen (Bob Cleary).
Is The Thorn Birds on Netflix?
No, The Thorn Birds is not on Netflix in the US. It is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home.