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