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A.D. (1985)

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A.D. is a 1985 television drama miniseries created and written by Vincenzo Labella and Anthony Burgess, based on Burgess' historical novel The Kingdom of the Wicked. The five-part serial is considered the third and final part of a trilogy, preceded by Moses the Lawgiver (1974) and Jesus of Nazareth (1977). Set just after Jesus' Crucifixion, the lives and adventures of His disciples are explored, and events in Rome during the reigns of Emperors Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius and Nero.

First Air Date
March 31, 1985
Seasons
1
Episodes
5
Rating
5.4/10 (12 votes)

Cast: Susan Sarandon, Ben Vereen, Tony Vogel, Vincent Riotta, Rebecca Saire, Tom Durham, Anthony Pedley, Harold Kasket

Network: NBC
Production: Vincenzo Labella, Carthago Films, NBC, RAI
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A.D.

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A.D. is a 1985 television drama miniseries created and written by Vincenzo Labella and Anthony Burgess, based on Burgess' historical novel The Kingdom of the Wicked. The five-part serial is considered the third and final part of a trilogy, preceded by Moses the Lawgiver (1974) and Jesus of Nazareth (1977). Set just after Jesus' Crucifixion, the lives and adventures of His disciples are explored, and events in Rome during the reigns of Emperors Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius and Nero.

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StatusEnded
TypeMiniseries
First Aired3/31/1985
Last Aired4/4/1985
Seasons1
Episodes5
LanguageEnglish
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Seasons

5

Episodes

120m

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1985

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Cast

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Susan Sarandon

as Livilla

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Ben Vereen

as Ethiopian

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Tony Vogel

as Aquila

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Vincent Riotta

as Stephanus

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Rebecca Saire

as Ruth

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Tom Durham

as Kleopas

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Anthony Pedley

as Zachäus

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Harold Kasket

as Kaiphas

Seasons

1 seasons
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Miniseries

1985

5 episodes

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is A.D. about?

A.D. is a 1985 television drama miniseries created and written by Vincenzo Labella and Anthony Burgess, based on Burgess' historical novel The Kingdom of the Wicked. The five-part serial is considered…

How many seasons does A.D. have?

1

How many episodes does A.D. have?

5

Is A.D. still running?

No, it ended in 1985.

When did A.D. first air?

March 31, 1985

Who created A.D.?

Vincenzo Labella, Anthony Burgess

Who stars in A.D.?

Susan Sarandon, Ben Vereen, Tony Vogel

What genre is A.D.?

Drama