Thorn Birds, The | Golden Globes

8 Nominations

4 Wins

This mini series covers 60 years in the lives of the Cleary family, brought from New Zealand to Australia to run their aunt Mary Carson's ranch. The story centers on their daughter, Meggie, and her love for the family's priest, Father Ralph de Bricassart. Meggie tries to forget Ralph by marrying dashing stockman Luke O'Neill, but she and Ralph are soon reunited, with tragic consequences for them both.

Producer

Cast

Richard Chamberlain,Rachel Ward,Christopher Plummer,Bryan Brown,Barbara Stanwyck,Jean Simmons,Piper Laurie,Earl Holliman,Philip Anglim,Richard Kiley,Mare Winningham

1984

Awards Database

Best Actor - Limited Series, Anthology Series or Television Motion Picture

Richard Chamberlain

Best Supporting Actress - Television

Barbara Stanwyck

Best Supporting Actor - Television

Best Limited Series, Anthology Series or Television Motion Picture

Thorn Birds, The

Best Supporting Actress - Television

Best Supporting Actress - Television

Best Actress - Limited Series, Anthology Series or Television Motion Picture

Best Supporting Actor - Television

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