The Thorn Birds [TV Miniseries] (1983) Reviews

The Thorn Birds [TV Miniseries] (1983)
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This mammoth TV miniseries, based on the best-selling novel by Colleen McCullough, proved to be a ratings bonanza; indeed, its viewership was surpassed only by the 1978 blockbuster Roots. Set in Australia, the story covers 42 years in the life of Ralph de Bricassart (Richard Chamberlain), a Roman Catholic priest engaged in a constant struggle between his calling and his carnal desires. The women in de Bricassart's life include Meggie Cleary (Rachel Ward, in her first American TV role) and Meggie's iron-willed grandmother Mary Carson (Barbara Stanwyck). Also in the cast are Jean Simmons and Richard Kiley as the Clearys, Sydney Penny as the young Meggie, Bryan Brown as Luke O'Neill, Mare Winningham as Justine (Meggie's daughter) and Christopher Plummer as the Archbishop. This 4-part, 10-hour presentation earned an Emmy award for Barbara Stanwyck, and Golden Globes for Stanwyck and Richard Chamberlain. Originally telecast March 27 through March 30, 1983, The Thorn Birds was followed 13 years later by The Thorn Birds: The Missing Years, again starring Richard Chamberlain. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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Starring:
Richard Chamberlain, Rachel Ward, (more)
Director(s):
Daryl Duke
Format(s):
DVD
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Joel R.

One of the greatest love stories of ALL TIME! The acting was SUPERB and really draws you in. This has got to be on your list of movies to watch. EXCELLENT!!!

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Renee D.

I've been watching this move since my 20's and I think it is the greatest love story of all time I am not 35 and I am still not an old fart SIr! you all just do not seem to have a romantic bone in your bodies!

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Afshin A.

If you are a fan of romance, you should see this mini series. It is absolutely recommended

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Cathy B.

Very entertaining

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January H.

I have seen The Thornbirds so many times and still enjoy it. Richard is so believable in his performance and as an actor he is such a romantic leading man. Hard to believe he is gay. Good acting for sure. The entire cast is excellent. A must see.

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Mike N.

Mike N. This is an amazing mini series, a great love story, and has so many wonderful performances in it. The acting and the story are superb and I would recommend it highly.

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Steve E.

love the movie

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Amy K.

If you liked the book, you'll like the movie. I was pleasently surprised by how true they were to the book. The acting in this is really good for a 1983 made-for-tv movie.

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Richard T.

Having read the book and seen the miniseries on TV, there of course were no surprises. Think I just know the story so well I can almost tell you what comes next verbatim. It's still wonderful but I've seen it enough.

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Sandra Z.

this dvd set is recored on two sides -- we didn't know it when we got the first disc so we only saw parts 2, 3 &4 -- not really a big problem (except we missed Barbara Stanwick) because we were hard pressed to watch the whole thing. That's because Rachel Ward's acting wasn't adequate to the story--and it became embarassing to watch her carry on. The story isn't bad -- it is interesting (male ambition / women realizing late how much they need each other's comfort) -- but bad acting is bad acting and Ward really ruined the whole thing for us.

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    Joel R.

    One of the greatest love stories of ALL TIME! The acting was SUPERB and really draws you in. This has got to be on your list of movies to watch. EXCELLENT!!!

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    Renee D.

    I've been watching this move since my 20's and I think it is the greatest love story of all time I am not 35 and I am still not an old fart SIr! you all just do not seem to have a romantic bone in your bodies!

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    Afshin A.

    If you are a fan of romance, you should see this mini series. It is absolutely recommended

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