Series

A.D.

★ 5.4(12)19852h 0m1 season

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Good to know

Creator: Vincenzo Labella, Anthony Burgess
Release date: 1985-03-31
Runtime: 2h 0m
Language: English
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 5
Network: NBC
Status: Ended
Country: France
Studio: Vincenzo Labella

About A.D.

A.D. is a 1985 web series in the Drama genre, created by Vincenzo Labella and Anthony Burgess, starring Susan Sarandon, Ben Vereen and Tony Vogel. It spans 1 season and 5 episodes, and originally aired on NBC. It holds an average rating of 5.4/10 from 12 viewers. Below you can see where to watch A.D. in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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 (1)

Miniseries5 eps · 1985

Cast

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

Themes & keywords

based on novel or bookapostlebibleancient romeminiseriesnero1st centurynew testament

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch A.D. in United States?+

A.D. is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in United States. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is A.D. on Netflix?+

A.D. is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How many seasons of A.D. are there?+

A.D. has 1 season and 5 episodes in total.

Who stars in A.D.?+

A.D. stars Susan Sarandon, Ben Vereen, Tony Vogel, Vincent Riotta and Rebecca Saire.

When did A.D. come out?+

A.D. is a 1985 web series created by Vincenzo Labella and Anthony Burgess.

What genre is A.D.?+

A.D. is Drama series.

Who created A.D.?+

A.D. was created by Vincenzo Labella and Anthony Burgess.