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A.D. (1985)

1985-03-31 · 2h 0m · EN
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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.

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Stuart CooperDirector

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Susan SarandonSusan SarandonLivillaBen VereenBen VereenEthiopianTony VogelTony VogelAquilaVincent RiottaVincent RiottaStephanusRebecca SaireRebecca SaireRuthTom DurhamTom DurhamKleopasAnthony PedleyAnthony PedleyZachäusHarold KasketHarold KasketKaiphasRalph ArlissRalph ArlissSamuelMike GwilymMike GwilymPallasDavyd HarriesDavyd HarriesThomasNorma MartinelliNorma MartinelliApicata

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What is A.D. about?

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.

How long is A.D.?

A.D. has a runtime of 120 minutes.