Masada

Masada

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NetworkABC
First AiredApr 5, 1981
Last AiredApr 8, 1981
Runtime120 min
Created ByJoel Oliansky

Masada is a 1981 American historical drama television miniseries aired on ABC under the tentpole ABC Novel for Television. The screenplay by Joel Oliansky is based on Ernest Gann's 1971 novel The Antagonists. A dramatization of the historical siege of the Masada citadel in Roman Palestine by legions of the Roman Empire in AD 73. A siege that ended when the Roman armies entered the fortress, only to discover the mass suicide by the Jewish defenders when defeat became imminent.

Cast

Peter O'Toole
Peter O'Toole
General Cornelius Flavius Silva
Peter Strauss
Peter Strauss
Eleazar ben Yair
Barbara Carrera
Barbara Carrera
Sheva
Alan Feinstein
Alan Feinstein
Aaron
Giulia Pagano
Giulia Pagano
Miriam
Anthony Quayle
Anthony Quayle
Rubrius Gallus
Paul L. Smith
Paul L. Smith
Gideon
David Warner
David Warner
Senator Pomponius Falco
Clive Francis
Clive Francis
Attius, Head Tribune
David Opatoshu
David Opatoshu
Shimon
R
Richard Pierson
Ephraim
Joseph Wiseman
Joseph Wiseman
Jerahmeel, Head Essene

Seasons & Episodes1 season · 4 episodes

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A dramatization of the historical siege of the Masada citadel in Roman Palestine by legions of the Roman Empire in AD 73. A siege that ended when the Roman armies entered the fortress, only to discover the mass suicide by the Jewish defenders when defeat became imminent.
E1
E1Part I
Apr 5, 198195m
Negotiations between Roman leader General Cornelius Flavius and Jewish rebel leader Elezar ben Yair leads to the inevitable standoff on Masada.
E2
E2Part II
Apr 6, 198196m
The Jewish rebels, safe and watered atop their mountain stronghold of Masada, goad the sun-tortured Roman army below. Meanwhile, two angry Centurions plan a revolt against their haggard leader.
E3
E3Part III
Apr 7, 198195m
Tables turn for the Romans, constructing the weapon to reach Masada and, now led by brutal Roman upstart Falco, who had usurped power from Flavias, the Jewish rebels' wits are tested.
E4
E4Part IV
Apr 8, 198197m
The Romans utilize their formidable weapon to reach the top of Masada, and the final battle is underway.

About Masada

Masada is a drama, action & adventure series on ABC. The show first aired on Apr 5, 1981 and currently has 1 season and 4 episodes. Masada has ended after 1 seasons. It has a rating of 7.1/10 based on 65 votes. The cast includes Peter O'Toole, Peter Strauss, Barbara Carrera, Alan Feinstein, Giulia Pagano. Created by Joel Oliansky.

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