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Father Murphy (1981)

TV Series ★ 8.1 60 min

Western Drama

A good-hearted frontiersman poses as a priest to start an orphanage for a group of kids whose homes have been destroyed by an evil mining manager.

Michael Landon Creator

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Quick facts

Released
November 3, 1981
Runtime
60 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0081861
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Studio
, Michael Landon Productions

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Cast

Merlin Olsen Merlin Olsen John Michael Murphy Moses Gunn Moses Gunn Kellie Martin Kellie Martin Flossie Amanda Peterson Amanda Peterson Elizabeth Timothy Gibbs Timothy Gibbs Lisa Trusel Katherine Cannon Katherine Cannon Byron Thames Byron Thames Ivy Bethune Ivy Bethune Chez Lister Charles Tyner Charles Tyner Scott Mellini Warren Munson Warren Munson Richard Bergman Charles Cooper Charles Cooper

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Frequently asked questions

What is Father Murphy about?
A good-hearted frontiersman poses as a priest to start an orphanage for a group of kids whose homes have been destroyed by an evil mining manager.
Who created Father Murphy?
Father Murphy was created by Michael Landon.
Who stars in Father Murphy?
Father Murphy stars Merlin Olsen, Moses Gunn, Kellie Martin, Amanda Peterson.
When was Father Murphy released?
Father Murphy is a 1981 western, drama series.
Where can I watch Father Murphy?
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