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.

Seasons & Episodes

Miniseries

1985 5 Episodes

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.

Key Information

Created By Vincenzo Labella, Anthony Burgess
Network NBC
Type Miniseries
Rating 5.1/10
Language EN
Country France

Cast & Crew

Susan Sarandon

Susan Sarandon

Livilla

Ben Vereen

Ben Vereen

Ethiopian

Tony Vogel

Tony Vogel

Aquila

Vincent Riotta

Vincent Riotta

Stephanus

Rebecca Saire

Rebecca Saire

Ruth

Tom Durham

Kleopas

Anthony Pedley

Zachäus

Harold Kasket

Harold Kasket

Kaiphas

Ralph Arliss

Samuel

Mike Gwilym

Mike Gwilym

Pallas

Davyd Harries

Davyd Harries

Thomas

Norma Martinelli

Apicata

Frequently Asked Questions

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...

A.D. has 1 season with 5 episodes.

A.D. premiered on March 31, 1985.

No, A.D. has ended. The final episode aired on April 4, 1985.

A.D. originally aired on NBC. Check your local streaming services for availability.

A.D. was created by Vincenzo Labella.

A.D. has a rating of 5.1/10 based on user reviews.

A.D. is classified as Drama.