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Father Murphy

NR1981–19832 seasonsMichael Landon
IMDb 6.6

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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.

WesternDrama
OrphanPeriod Drama19th Century

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What is Father Murphy (1981) 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 stars in Father Murphy?

Father Murphy stars Merlin Olsen (John Michael Murphy), Moses Gunn, Kellie Martin (Flossie), Amanda Peterson (Elizabeth), Timothy Gibbs. The series was created by Michael Landon.

How many seasons does Father Murphy have?

Father Murphy has 2 seasons. There are 35 episodes in total.

Is Father Murphy worth watching?

Father Murphy holds an IMDb rating of 6.6/10. Fans of Western, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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