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Release Date:
27 March 1983 (USA)
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Tagline:
Desire. Passion. Scandal.
Plot:
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...
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Awards:
Won 4 Golden Globes.
Another 10 wins
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17 nominations
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User Comments:
Definitely among the best mini-series ever; worth watching, if only to catch outstanding performances by Barbara Stanwyck and Christopher Plummer.
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| Richard Chamberlain | ... | Ralph de Bricassart (4 episodes, 1983) |

| Rachel Ward | ... | Meggie Cleary (4 episodes, 1983) |

| Christopher Plummer | ... | Archbishop Vittorio Contini-Verchese (4 episodes, 1983) |
 | Stephanie Faracy | ... | Judy (4 episodes, 1983) |

| Barry Corbin | ... | Pete (4 episodes, 1983) |
 | John de Lancie | ... | Alastair MacQueen (4 episodes, 1983) |

| Jean Simmons | ... | Fiona 'Fee' Cleary (3 episodes, 1983) |

| Bryan Brown | ... | Luke O'Neill (3 episodes, 1983) |

| Brett Cullen | ... | Bob Cleary (3 episodes, 1983) |
 | Bill Morey | ... | Angus MacQueen (3 episodes, 1983) |
 | Holly Palance | ... | Miss Carmichael (3 episodes, 1983) |
 | Richard Kiley | ... | Paddy Cleary (2 episodes, 1983) |
 | Piper Laurie | ... | Anne Mueller (2 episodes, 1983) |
 | Earl Holliman | ... | Luddie Mueller (2 episodes, 1983) |
 | Philip Anglim | ... | Dane O'Neill (2 episodes, 1983) |
 | John Friedrich | ... | Frank Cleary (2 episodes, 1983) |
 | Stephen W. Burns | ... | Jack Cleary (2 episodes, 1983) |
 | Richard Venture | ... | Harry Gough (2 episodes, 1983) |

| Chard Hayward | ... | Arne Swenson (2 episodes, 1983) |

| Dwier Brown | ... | Stuart Cleary (2 episodes, 1983) |
 | Allyn Ann McLerie | ... | Mrs. Smith (2 episodes, 1983) |
 | Antoinette Bower | ... | Sarah MacQueen (2 episodes, 1983) |
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| Henry Kline | .... | unit production manager (4 episodes, 1983) |
| George Taylor | .... | post-production supervisor (4 episodes, 1983) |
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| James Gardner | .... | first assistant director (4 episodes, 1983) |
| Warren Gray | .... | second assistant director (4 episodes, 1983) |
| Eric Jones | .... | second assistant director (4 episodes, 1983) |
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Additional Details
Runtime:
Israel:460 min | USA:477 min
Aspect Ratio:
1.33 : 1
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Crew or equipment visible: When Fiona was playing the piano and Frank walked in while it was raining outside, you can see some equipment in the window.
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Very well done; highly watchable. Richard Chamberlain and Rachel Ward are okay as the tortured lovers, but the acting kudos go to Barbara Stanwyck and Christopher Plummer. Stanwyck won an emmy for her role and Plummer was nominated for his. (He should have won.) Ms. Stanwyck's final scene is wrenching--the emotion came straight out of her guts and no matter how many times I see it, it chokes me up. She was one of the greats and it shows in this performance. Christopher Plummer's portrayal of "Vittorio," Ralph's friend and mentor in the church, is delightful and oh, so perceptive. He sees right through Ralph and we see what he knows in his eyes--subtle and convincing; a good role for Plummer. Numerous plot lines, interesting locations, adventure, romance, tragedy, strong cast, great music, thought-provoking theme, engaging script--I recommend it!