Father Murphy

Name: Father Murphy
Genre: Drama, Family, Western
Released: 1981-11-03
Duration: 48 min
Rating: 6.60
Cast: Katherine Cannon, Merlin Olsen, Timothy Gibbs, Moses Gunn

– A good-hearted frontiersman poses as a priest to start an orphanage for a group of kids whose homes ..

Type:

TVSeries

Rating:

6.60 / 10

Duration:

48 Minutes

Release Year:

1981

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.

Story Timeline:

19th Century

Producing Country:

USA

Genre:

Western, Family, Drama

Release Date:

03 Nov 1981

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:

NOT RATED

Story Written By:

Michael Landon

Main Actors:

Katherine Cannon, Merlin Olsen, Timothy Gibbs, Moses Gunn

Plot:

John Murphy leads an struggle against a mining boss causing some children to be orphaned. Assuming responsibility, he poses as a priest to circumvent authorities. He and schoolteacher Mae struggle to provide everyday needs for two dozen children.

Awards:

Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 5 wins & 6 nominations.

Ratings:

Internet Movie Database:

6.6/10

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