A.D.(1985)
A.D. 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.
A.D. (1985) is a drama series that premiered on March 31, 1985, spanning 1 season and 5 episodes. It stars Susan Sarandon, Ben Vereen, Tony Vogel and Vincent Riotta. Viewers rate it 5.4 out of 10 across 12 ratings.
- First aired:
- 1985-03-31
- Last aired:
- 1985-04-04
A.D. Cast & Crew
Main cast
Susan Sarandon
as Livilla
Ben Vereen
as Ethiopian
Tony Vogel
as Aquila
Vincent Riotta
as Stephanus
Rebecca Saire
as Ruth
- Tom Durham
Tom Durham
as Kleopas
- Anthony Pedley
Anthony Pedley
as Zachäus
Harold Kasket
as Kaiphas
- Ralph Arliss
Ralph Arliss
as Samuel
Mike Gwilym
as Pallas
Davyd Harries
as Thomas
- Norma Martinelli
Norma Martinelli
as Apicata
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A.D. Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.4/10 from 12 ratings.
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A.D. – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream A.D.?
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A.D. (1985) does not have a confirmed streaming service listed for your region yet. Availability is refreshed regularly, so check back for updates.
How many seasons of A.D. are there?
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A.D. has 1 season and 5 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on March 31, 1985.
Is A.D. still running?
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No. A.D. is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on April 4, 1985.
Who is in the cast of A.D.?
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A.D. (1985) stars Susan Sarandon, Ben Vereen, Tony Vogel, Vincent Riotta and Rebecca Saire. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is A.D. any good?
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A.D. (1985) is rated 5.4 out of 10 from 12 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like drama series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.