The Thorn Birds
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- $19.99
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- $19.99
Description
Winner of six Emmy® awards, four Golden Globe awards and countless nominations, The Thorn Birds is the second-highest-rated miniseries ever … and it’s easy to see why. Featuring an all-star and award-winning cast — including Richard Chamberlain, Rachel Ward, Barbara Stanwyck, Bryan Brown, Jean Simmons, Barry Corbin, Mare Winningham, Piper Laurie, Christopher Plummer and more — this epic drama set against the sweeping backdrop of the Australian outback tells of the taboo romance between a beautiful woman, Meggie, and an ambitious priest, Ralph de Bricassart, whose dedication to the church is greater than his desire for young Meggie — but barely. Spanning five decades, from a ranch in Australia to the Vatican in Rome and back, this seductive saga is based on Colleen McCullough’s bestselling novel about an unattainable and forbidden love. Re-live the drama and romance or see it for the first time right here … right now.
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- EPISODE 1
Episode 1
Mary Carson, the owner of a large sheep ranch, becomes enamored of parish priest Ralph de Bricassart even as he takes notice of Mary's niece Meggie Cleary. When Ralph does not return her ardor, Mary plots to influence his destiny even from the grave.
Mary Carson, the owner of a large sheep ranch, becomes enamored of parish priest Ralph de Bricassart even as he takes notice of Mary's niece Meggie Cleary. When Ralph does not return her ardor, Mary plots to influence his destiny even from the grave.
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- EPISODE 2
Episode 2
Although drawn to Meggie, Rev. de Bricassart leaves the parish to begin his climb in the Church hierarchy. The Clearys (Jean Simmons and Richard Kiley) agree to run Drogheda, a decision that leads to catastrophe and death.
Although drawn to Meggie, Rev. de Bricassart leaves the parish to begin his climb in the Church hierarchy. The Clearys (Jean Simmons and Richard Kiley) agree to run Drogheda, a decision that leads to catastrophe and death.
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- EPISODE 3
Episode 3
Ordained an archbishop in Rome, Ralph is still tormented by his love for Meggie, who marries Luke in a desperate bid to forget him. Ralph returns to Australia to share his sensuous idyll with Meggie, although they both know their happiness cannot last.
Ordained an archbishop in Rome, Ralph is still tormented by his love for Meggie, who marries Luke in a desperate bid to forget him. Ralph returns to Australia to share his sensuous idyll with Meggie, although they both know their happiness cannot last.
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- EPISODE 4
Episode 4
Years after Ralph and Meggie consummate their love, Dane, the child of that union, enters the priesthood. Meggie is embittered that both the men she loves chose the church over her.
Years after Ralph and Meggie consummate their love, Dane, the child of that union, enters the priesthood. Meggie is embittered that both the men she loves chose the church over her.