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The Thorn Birds: Season 1, Episode 1

Part 1 (27 Mar. 1983)

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In the first episode when Mary gives the horse to Father Ralph after he won the horse race, you can see the shadow of the film crews head on the flank of Ralphs horse/leg. See more »

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Mary Carson: I have chosen to destroy you, Priest. Oh, I'll go to hell for it of course! But it'll be nothing compared to the hell I'm planning for you.
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