A.D. (1985)
Overview
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.
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 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. A.D. is a Drama series, first aired on 1985-03-31, 1 season and 5 episodes.
Is A.D. worth watching?
TMDB users rate A.D. 5.4 out of 10 from 12 ratings. Reviews are mixed.
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Created by
Vincenzo Labella, Anthony Burgess
Cast
- Susan Sarandon as Livilla
- Ben Vereen as Ethiopian
- Tony Vogel as Aquila
- Vincent Riotta as Stephanus
- Rebecca Saire as Ruth
- Tom Durham as Kleopas
- Anthony Pedley as Zachäus
- Harold Kasket as Kaiphas
- Ralph Arliss as Samuel
- Mike Gwilym as Pallas
- Davyd Harries as Thomas
- Norma Martinelli as Apicata
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