The Word
“Was It a Holy Revelation or an Unholy Fraud?”
Series Overview
A document is discovered that appears to be an ancient eyewitness account of the life of Jesus Christ. A public relations executive is hired to publicize this document as a new version of the Bible, but he finds himself enmeshed in controversy and intrigue.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 4 Episodes
120 min per episode
1978 – 1978
Premiered: Sun, Nov 12, 1978
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 4: “Part IV”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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David Janssen
Steve Randall
James Whitmore
George Wheeler
Florinda Bolkan
Angela Monti
Eddie Albert
Ogden Towery
Geraldine Chaplin
Naomi Dunn
Hurd Hatfield
Cedric Plummer
John Huston
Nathan Randall
John McEnery
Florian Knight
Ron Moody
LeBrun
Diana Muldaur
Claire Randall
Kate Mulgrew
Tony Nicholson
Janice Rule
Barbara Randall
Martha Scott
Sarah Randall
Nicol Williamson
Maertin de Vroome
David Ackroyd
Tom Carey
Laura Betti
Maria
Bo Brundin
Heldering
Donald Moffat
Henri Aubert
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Lang
Richard Berg, Richard Fielder, Robert L. Joseph, S.S. Schweitzer, Irving Wallace
Alex North
Michel Hugo
Anthony DiMarco, Thomas Fries
Richard Berg, Charles W. Fries, David Manson, Bob Markell
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Lang
Director
Richard Berg
Writer
Richard Fielder
Writer
Robert L. Joseph
Writer
S.S. Schweitzer
Writer
David Manson
Producer
Alex North
Original Music Composer
Michel Hugo
Director of Photography
Anthony DiMarco
Editor
Thomas Fries
Editor
Conrad E. Palmisano
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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What is The Word about?
A document is discovered that appears to be an ancient eyewitness account of the life of Jesus Christ. A public relations executive is hired to publicize this document as a new version of the Bible, but he finds himself enmeshed in controversy and intrigue.
How many seasons does The Word have?
The Word comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Word?
Key cast members in The Word include David Janssen, James Whitmore, Florinda Bolkan, Eddie Albert, Geraldine Chaplin.
Who created or directed The Word?
The Word was developed and directed by Richard Lang.