Father Murphy

– 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
Father Murphy (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:
Producing Country:
USA
Genre:
Release Date:

03 Nov 1981

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
NOT RATED

Writer:

Michael Landon

Main Actors:

Merlin Olsen, Katherine Cannon, 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