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

This was the sequel to Jesus of Nazareth.

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Connections

Follows Jesus of Nazareth (1977)

User Reviews

Good movie enjoyable to watch

I don't know much about ancient Roman history, but I thought the A.D. film was very good and moving. I really liked the portrayal of Paul and Peter. I thought the actors who played them did a marvelous job. I have the 9 hour version on 5 VHS tapes. It is a nice movie to watch during the cold winter months. It was really sad and touching when the early Christians are thrown into the arena and when Valerius picks up the dead child in his arms. That scene moved me to tears. The girl that played Sarah, Amanda Pays was also good. I liked the character that played Caleb. The sets and costumes were very nice too. I wish that they had this on DVD. It's too bad that they don't make movies like this anymore. I give it an 8.5 out of 10.