A.D.
Series 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.
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1 Season • 5 Episodes
120–180 min per episode
1985 – 1985
Premiered: Sun, Mar 31, 1985
Anthony BurgessLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 5: “Part 5”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Susan Sarandon
Livilla
Ben Vereen
Ethiopian
Tony Vogel
Aquila
Vincent Riotta
Stephanus
Rebecca Saire
Ruth
Tom Durham
Kleopas
Anthony Pedley
Zachäus
Harold Kasket
Kaiphas
Ralph Arliss
Samuel
Mike Gwilym
Pallas
Davyd Harries
Thomas
Norma Martinelli
Apicata
Bruce Winant
Seth
Damien Thomas
Herod Agrippa
Scott Hoxby
Agrippa II
Angela Morant
Priscilla
Clive Arrindell
Cassius
Paul Freeman
Cornelius
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stuart Cooper
Vincenzo Labella, Anthony Burgess
Lalo Schifrin
Ennio Guarnieri
John A. Martinelli
Tarak Ben Ammar, Michael D'Addio, Vincenzo Labella
Department Leadership Roster
Vincenzo Labella
Screenplay
Tarak Ben Ammar
Producer
Michael D'Addio
Producer
Anthony Burgess
Screenplay
Enzo Bulgarelli
Production Design
Vincenzo Labella
Producer
John A. Martinelli
Editor
Ennio Guarnieri
Director of Photography
Stuart Cooper
Director
Lalo Schifrin
Original Music Composer
Enrico Sabbatini
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About A.D.
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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.
How many seasons does A.D. have?
A.D. comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in A.D.?
Key cast members in A.D. include Susan Sarandon, Ben Vereen, Tony Vogel, Vincent Riotta, Rebecca Saire.
Who created or directed A.D.?
A.D. was developed and directed by Stuart Cooper.