The Thorn Birds: The Missing Years

1996 2h 58m EN

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6.9

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★6.9TMDB · 23

DramaRomance

Synopsis

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At the height of WWII and ten years after their union in Matlock Island, Father Ralph reunites with Meggie who faces a deep crisis. Now, he must make up his mind, as the burden of choice is insufferable. Will he risk it all for love?

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Richard Chamberlain
Ralph de Bricassart
Amanda Donohoe
Meggie Cleary O'Neill
Paul Bertram
Julia Blake
Fee Cleary
Olivia Burnette
Justine O'Neill
Michael Caton
Bill Masters
Jimmy Costas
Rob Doran

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Kevin James Dobson
Writers: David Stevens
Languages: English
Countries: Australia, United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Clocks in at 178 minutes — on the longer side of feature-length cinema.

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ERA

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30 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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3 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Australia, United States of America.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Kevin James Dobson, shot by Ross Berryman. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Laurie Stone. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Richard Chamberlain and Amanda Donohoe and Paul Bertram carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0117901 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 23 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Kevin James Dobson directs. Ross Berryman behind the camera. Laurie Stone scores. A long sit — settle in. Produced in Australia, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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1Clocks in at 178 minutes — on the longer side of feature-length cinema.
230 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3International production across 2 countries: Australia, United States of America.
4Directed by Kevin James Dobson, shot by Ross Berryman. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Laurie Stone. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Richard Chamberlain and Amanda Donohoe and Paul Bertram carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0117901 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 23 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.