Series

The Word

“Was It a Holy Revelation or an Unholy Fraud?”

★ 4.8(5)19782h 0m1 season

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Where to watch The Word

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Good to know

Creator: Richard Berg, Robert L. Joseph
Release date: 1978-11-12
Runtime: 2h 0m
Language: English
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 4
Network: CBS
Status: Ended
Country: United States of America
Studio: Charles Fries Productions

About The Word

The Word is a 1978 web series in the Drama genre, created by Richard Berg and Robert L. Joseph, starring David Janssen, James Whitmore and Florinda Bolkan. It spans 1 season and 4 episodes, and originally aired on CBS. It holds an average rating of 4.8/10 from 5 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Word in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Seasons (1)

Miniseries4 eps · 1978

Cast

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

Themes & keywords

christianitybased on novel or bookbiblefaithreligionminiseries

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Word in Canada?+

The Word is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Word on Netflix?+

The Word is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How many seasons of The Word are there?+

The Word has 1 season and 4 episodes in total.

Who stars in The Word?+

The Word stars David Janssen, James Whitmore, Florinda Bolkan, Eddie Albert and Geraldine Chaplin.

When did The Word come out?+

The Word is a 1978 web series created by Richard Berg and Robert L. Joseph.

What genre is The Word?+

The Word is Drama series.

Who created The Word?+

The Word was created by Richard Berg and Robert L. Joseph.