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.

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RC01ARichard ChamberlainRalph de Bricassart
RW02ARachel WardMeggie Cleary
CP03AChristopher PlummerArchbishop Vittorio Contini-Verchese
BB04ABryan BrownLuke O'Neill
BC05ABrett CullenBob Cleary
SF06AStephanie FaracyJudy
BC07ABarry CorbinPete
JD08AJohn de LancieAlastair MacQueen

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The Thorn Birds

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