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  • The Thorn Birds Part 3 (Season 1, Episode 3)
  • TV Episode | 98 min | Drama, Romance

The Thorn Birds

Part 3 (Season 1, Episode 3)
TV Episode | 98 min | Drama, Romance

To move on with her life, Meggie leaves Drogheda; however, on the velvety sands of a remote haven, Ralph yields under the burden of choice, as Meggie's graceful body intertwines with his. Is he willing to renounce his beliefs for her sake?
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Director
Writers
Carmen Culver (teleplay) | Colleen McCullough (novel)
Producer
Composer
Cinematographer
Editor
Carroll Timothy O'Meara (as C. Timothy O'Meara)
Casting Director
Production Designer
Status
Edit Released
Updated Mar 29, 1983

Release date
Mar 29, 1983 (United States)

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Cast

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21 cast members
Name Known for
Richard Chamberlain
Ralph de Bricassart Ralph de Bricassart   See fewer
Rachel Ward
Meggie Cleary Meggie Cleary   See fewer
Christopher Plummer
Archbishop Vittorio Contini-Verchese Archbishop Vittorio Contini-Verchese   See fewer
Jean Simmons
Fiona 'Fee' Cleary Fiona 'Fee' Cleary   See fewer
Piper Laurie
Anne Mueller Anne Mueller   See fewer
Earl Holliman
Luddie Mueller Luddie Mueller   See fewer
Bryan Brown
Luke O'Neill Luke O'Neill   See fewer
John Friedrich
Frank Cleary Frank Cleary   See fewer
Stephen W. Burns
Jack Cleary (as Stephan Burns) Jack Cleary (as Stephan Burns)   See fewer
Brett Cullen
Bob Cleary Bob Cleary   See fewer
Richard Venture
Harry Gough Harry Gough   See fewer
John de Lancie
Alastair MacQueen Alastair MacQueen   See fewer
Bill Morey
Angus MacQueen Angus MacQueen   See fewer
Holly Palance
Miss Carmichael Miss Carmichael   See fewer
Chard Hayward
Arne Swenson Arne Swenson   See fewer
Rance Howard
Doc Wilson Doc Wilson   See fewer
Allyn Ann McLerie
Mrs. Smith Mrs. Smith   See fewer
Barbara Stanwyck
Mary Carson (credit only) Mary Carson (credit only)   See fewer
Gini Holtzman
Holy Communion Girl (uncredited) Holy Communion Girl (uncredited)   See fewer
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