The Thorn Birds - Vols. 2 And 3 [1983]

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Primary Contributor : Richard Chamberlain
Primary Contributor : Rachel Ward

Product Details

Director : Daryl Duke
Actor : Richard Chamberlain, Rachel Ward, Barbara Stanwyck, Christopher Plummer, Jean Simmons
Format : HiFi Sound, PAL
Binding : VHS Tape
EAN : 5024165630754
Number of Discs : 1
Product Group : Video
Release Date : 1997-03-03
Running Time : 188minutes
Studio : Warner Home Video

ASIN : B00004CTT6

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Editorial Reviews

Amazon.co.uk Review

The second most-watched mini-series (after Roots) of all time, The Thorn Birds was originally broadcast in 1983 and captivated viewers with its story of a lifelong conflict between the spirit and the flesh. Adapted from the bestselling novel by Colleen McCullough, the production stars Richard Chamberlain as a Catholic priest named Ralph de Bricassart, whose life in Australia between 1920 and 1962 is one long torment as he pines for his lover, Meggie Carson (Rachel Ward), while seeking advancement in his clergyman career. The passion and the guilt make for compelling drama, but a stellar cast of supporting players adds muscle to the proceedings: Barbara Stanwyck (who won an Emmy for her work as Meggie's tough grandmother), Jean Simmons, Richard Kiley, Christopher Plummer, Bryan Brown and Mare Winningham. Chamberlain, who was something of the king of the mini-series form at the time, is very good in the lead, as is the often-underrated Ward. Their affair is indeed irresistible to watch, which proves to be true, too, of the story's thick weave of church politics, forbidden desire, social change over decades, and family secrets. --Tom Keogh, Amazon.com

Synopsis

Volumes two and three of the story of the Cleary family. It spans generations and continents, and tells of a young woman, Maggie and an ambitious priest, Father Ralph. Based on the book by Colleen McCullough.

Customer Reviews

thorn birds (2007-12-02)

this mini seris was one off the best series i ever watched ,how maggie fell for a priest and was not allowed too have him , because he loved god more .i also found it capavating as more than maggie wanted him he was left a fortune when old mother clerey died,he went from a priest to a cardinal in the space of a few months . i just love this realy good .

The thorn birds Vol 1 - 4 (2004-12-07)

Absolutely fantastic!It would be hard for anyone to watch this without being touched. Richard Chamberlain is brilliant as Father Ralph as is Rachel Ward as Meggie. I cried loads!

The Thorn Birds (2004-10-12)

I first read the novel when i was 18. First saw the mini series when I was 22. I have seen it many times since and recently on the DVD. I have always maintained that God Almighty is the ultimate story teller! But if any human can come to a billionth of his telling it has to be the thorn birds. What a novel, what a mini series!It is the ultimate novel about humans and their behaviour and what drives us all , Love. I would advise people first to read the book and then watch the series.

A Film for all romantics (2004-08-24)

Through several generations this film is still the best romatic, heart wrenching ever. I have watched this film all my life as my mother and grandmother love it. The woman who created this love story really understands how cruel life can be and i would love to meet her. Its about a little girl call Maggie, who meets a priest when her family move. From the moment she meet him till the day he died she was in love with him. She spent her whole life crying for a man she could never had, as he always choose god before her. But secretly he is also in love with her. She marries another man as means to try and forget about him. But he could never be the man she wants him to be so she could truely love him. Then she steals a part of him that god has no use for-he's son!! She never tells him that he has a son with her untill he tragically drowns.I'm not going to say anymore as i don't want to spoil it. But if you really want a good crying session, buy this film. I promise you, you will want to watch it time and time again.

The 2nd Titanic! (2004-07-02)

This film is the most romantic film after Titanic ever created. I'm sure anyone up for a weep will get so much pleasure out of this film. It is about a sweet, innocent girl named Meggie, who falls in love with a priest from the first day she saw him. She knows she can never have him but she can never let go. It is a love unattainable, forbidden, FOREVER. Many, many years go by and Meggie finds new attraction, but she is not happy. Her family fades away over the years, one by one. This is a truly touching story and will really make you cry. It is so romantic and will keep you amused for over 7 hours! Trust me, it's worth the money! I don't regret ever buying this once.

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