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“Was It a Holy Revelation or an Unholy Fraud?”

The Word (1978)

First aired November 12, 19782h/ep1 season · 4 epsEnded
4.0

4 votes

Drama

Overview

A document is discovered that appears to be an ancient eyewitness account of the life of Jesus Christ. A public relations executive is hired to publicize this document as a new version of the Bible, but he finds himself enmeshed in controversy and intrigue.

Created By

Richard Berg, Robert L. Joseph

Top Billed Cast

David Janssen

David Janssen

Steve Randall

James Whitmore

James Whitmore

George Wheeler

Florinda Bolkan

Florinda Bolkan

Angela Monti

Eddie Albert

Eddie Albert

Ogden Towery

Geraldine Chaplin

Geraldine Chaplin

Naomi Dunn

Hurd Hatfield

Hurd Hatfield

Cedric Plummer

John Huston

John Huston

Nathan Randall

John McEnery

John McEnery

Florian Knight

Ron Moody

Ron Moody

LeBrun

Diana Muldaur

Diana Muldaur

Claire Randall

Kate Mulgrew

Kate Mulgrew

Tony Nicholson

Janice Rule

Janice Rule

Barbara Randall

Martha Scott

Martha Scott

Sarah Randall

Nicol Williamson

Nicol Williamson

Maertin de Vroome

David Ackroyd

David Ackroyd

Tom Carey

Laura Betti

Laura Betti

Maria

Seasons

Status

Ended

Language

English

Type

Miniseries

Last Air Date

November 15, 1978

Networks

CBS

Production

Charles Fries ProductionsDick Berg-Stonehenge Productions

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