The Thorn Birds (TV Miniseries)
- Original title
- The Thorn Birds
- Year
- 1983
- Running time
- 477 min.
- Country
- United States
- Director
- Screenwriter
- Cast
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- Richard Chamberlain
- Rachel Ward
- Barbara Stanwyck
- Christopher Plummer
- Jean Simmons
- Richard Kiley
- Ken Howard
- Piper Laurie
- Earl Holliman
- Mare Winningham
- Bryan Brown
- Brett Cullen
- Barry Corbin
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- Music
- Cinematography
- Producer
- Co-production United States-Australia;
- Genre
- TV Series. Romance. Drama | TV Miniseries. Romantic Drama. Religion
- Synopsis
- Adapted from the bestselling novel by Colleen McCullough, the production stars Richard Chamberlain as an ambitious Catholic priest named Ralph de Bricassart, whose life in Australia between 1920 and 1962 is one long torment as he pines for his lover, Meggie Carson (Rachel Ward), while seeking advancement in his clergyman career.
- Awards
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1983: Emmy:6 Awards, Including Best Sup. Actress (Stanwyck) and Sup. Actor (Kiley). 16 Nom.1983: Golden Globes: 4 Awards, including Best TV Miniseries. 8 nominations1983: Directors Guild of America (DGA): Nominated for Best Director (Miniseries/TV Movie)
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