A.D. (1985– )

Set just after the death of Jesus Christ, this mini-series chronicles the life & adventures of Jesus's disciples, and events in Rome during the reigns of the Emperors Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius and Nero.

Stars:

Anthony Andrews, Colleen Dewhurst, Ava Gardner

Won 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 1 nomination.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Anthony Andrews	...	Nero (5 episodes, 1985)
Colleen Dewhurst	...	Antonia (5 episodes, 1985)
Ava Gardner	...	Agrippina (5 episodes, 1985)
David Hedison	...	Porcius Festus (5 episodes, 1985)
John Houseman	...	Gamaliel (5 episodes, 1985)
Richard Kiley	...	Claudius (5 episodes, 1985)
Ian McShane	...	Sejanus (5 episodes, 1985)
Jennifer O'Neill	...	Messalina (5 episodes, 1985)
Millie Perkins	...	Mary (5 episodes, 1985)
Denis Quilley	...	Peter (5 episodes, 1985)
Fernando Rey	...	Seneca (5 episodes, 1985)
Richard Roundtree	...	Serpenius (5 episodes, 1985)
Susan Sarandon	...	Livilla (5 episodes, 1985)
Ben Vereen	...	Ethiopian (5 episodes, 1985)
Tony Vogel	...	Aquila (5 episodes, 1985)
Jack Warden	...	Nerva (5 episodes, 1985)
Neil Dickson	...	Valerius (5 episodes, 1985)
Chris Humphreys	...	Caleb (5 episodes, 1985)
Amanda Pays	...	Sarah (5 episodes, 1985)
Philip Sayer	...	Paul (5 episodes, 1985)
Diane Venora	...	Corinna (5 episodes, 1985)
Vincent Riotta	...	Stephen (5 episodes, 1985)
Rebecca Saire	...	Ruth (5 episodes, 1985)
Tom Durham	...	Cleopas (5 episodes, 1985)
Anthony Pedley	...	Zacchaeus (5 episodes, 1985)
Harold Kasket	...	Caiaphas (5 episodes, 1985)
Ralph Arliss	...	Samuel (5 episodes, 1985)
Mike Gwilym	...	Pallas (5 episodes, 1985)
Davyd Harries	...	Thomas (5 episodes, 1985)
Norma Martinelli	...	Apicata (5 episodes, 1985)
Bruce Winant	...	Seth (5 episodes, 1985)
Jonathan Hyde	...	Tigellinus (5 episodes, 1985)
Damien Thomas	...	Herod Agrippa (5 episodes, 1985)
Scott Hoxby	...	Agrippa II (5 episodes, 1985)
Angela Morant	...	Priscilla (5 episodes, 1985)
Clive Arrindell	...	Cassius Chaerca (5 episodes, 1985)
Paul Freeman	...	Cornelius (5 episodes, 1985)
Andrea Prodan	...	Brittanicus (5 episodes, 1985)
Akosua Busia	...	Acte (5 episodes, 1985)
Vernon Dobtcheff	...	Flavius Sabinus (5 episodes, 1985)
Jane How	...	Poppea (5 episodes, 1985)
Jonathan Tafler	...	Aaron (5 episodes, 1985)
Barrie Houghton	...	Ananias The Essene (5 episodes, 1985)
Maggie Wickman	...	Apicata (5 episodes, 1985)
Alan Downer	...	Barnabas (5 episodes, 1985)
Martin Potter	...	Gaius Calpernius Piso (5 episodes, 1985)
Colin Haigh	...	James (5 episodes, 1985)
Philip Anthony	...	James the Elder (5 episodes, 1985)
Renato Scarpa	...	Lucius Marinus (5 episodes, 1985)
Roderick Horn	...	Marcellus (5 episodes, 1985)
John Wheatley	...	Marcus I (5 episodes, 1985)
David Sumner	...	Mathias (5 episodes, 1985)
Stephen Finlay	...	Nicanor (5 episodes, 1985)
Katia Dandoulaki	...	Octavia (5 episodes, 1985)
Eddie Grossman	...	Parmenas (5 episodes, 1985)
David Brandon	...	Petronius (5 episodes, 1985)
Robert Wentz	...	Thrasyllus (5 episodes, 1985)
John McEnery	...	Caligula (3 episodes, 1985)
Richard Kane	...	Agrippa III (3 episodes, 1985)

Storyline

Set just after the death of Jesus Christ, this mini-series chronicles the life & adventures of Jesus's disciples, and events in Rome during the reigns of the Emperors Tiberius, Caligula, Claudius and Nero.

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Plot Keywords:

caligula | bible | roman empire | pontius pilate | rome italy | 

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Genres:

Drama | History

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Details

Country:

Italy France USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

31 March 1985 (USA)

Also Known As:

A.D. - Anno Domini

Box Office

Budget:

$30,000,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Vincenzo Labella, Carthago Films S.a.r.l., National Broadcasting Company (NBC)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

50 min 50 min (12 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

James Mason was an 11th-hour casting decision replacing an actor who dropped out.

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Connections

Follows Jesus of Nazareth (1977)

User Reviews

Excellent Movie. Well worth watching.

When this mini-series first aired on television, I had the foresight to videotape it. Since then, I have watched it every year. I am glad to have it and I wish that it was available on DVD. I am hoping to get in put on DVD. It is well worth the watch. I have notice that a number people on this sight have asked to have this movie put out in the wider market. I think that it should be. It is far too often that such great movies come along and have the staying power that this movie has. The casting is phenomenal and, despite the leaps in time within the movie itself, the timeline is good in its movement. Historically speaking, the major events during the 35 years after the death of Jesus are given due time and attention. I heard tell that an additional mini-series was supposed to flow out from this, but never heard about it coming to TV.