The Thorn Birds (1983)

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Synopsis

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.

Keywords

based on novel or book, mine, forbidden love, romance, priest, miniseries, love affair, roman catholic church, catholicism, catholic priest, vow of celibacy, family saga.

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Main 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

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