The Thorn Birds

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

Richard Chamberlain Ralph de Bricassart

Rachel Ward Meggie Cleary

Christopher Plummer Archbishop Vittorio Contini-Verchese

Bryan Brown Luke O'Neill

Brett Cullen Bob Cleary