The Thorn Birds Movie Review 1983

Pioneers find danger and romance in the Australian outback as they struggle to begin a dynasty. Charismatic priest sometimes hurts, sometimes helps them. One of Stanwyck's last performances; Ward's American TV debut. Originally a ten-hour TV miniseries based on Colleen McCullough novel. Emmy nominations for actor Chamberlain, supporting actors Brown and Plummer, supporting actress Laurie, direction, photography, music, costume design, and editing.

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Available on VHS, DVD
Running time 486 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Historical Drama, Down Under, Books to Film: Colleen McCullough

Cast

Rachel Ward, Richard Chamberlain, Jean Simmons, Ken Howard, Mare Winningham, Richard Kiley, Piper Laurie, Bryan Brown, Christopher Plummer, Barbara Stanwyck

Cinematography

Bill Butler

Director

Daryl Duke

Music

Henry Mancini

Producer

Edward Lewis, Warner Bros. Television