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The Thorn Birds
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8hrs 7min
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1983
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Synopsis: This mammoth TV miniseries, based on the best-selling novel by Colleen McCullough, proved to be a ratings bonanza; indeed, its viewership was surpassed only by the 1978 blockbuster Roots. Set in Australia, the story covers 42 years in the life of Ralph de Bricassart (Richard Chamberlain), a Roman Catholic priest engaged in a constant struggle between his calling and his carnal desires. The women in de Bricassart's life include Meggie Cleary (Rachel Ward, in her first American TV role) and Meggie's ... Full Synopsis
Featured Cast
Ralph de Briccasart
Meggie Cleary
Mary Carson
Vittorio Scarbanza di Contini-Verchese
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