Masada
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.
Created by: Joel OlianskyCast: Peter O'Toole, Peter Strauss, Barbara Carrera
Peter O'TooleGeneral Cornelius Flavius Silva
Peter StraussEleazar ben Yair
Barbara CarreraShevaTrailer
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Seasons: 1 · Episodes: 4 · Ended
- Miniseries1981 · 4 episodes
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Masada: frequently asked questions
How many episodes does Masada have?
Masada has one season with 4 episodes. The final episode aired on April 8, 1981.
When was Masada released?
Masada premiered on April 5, 1981.
Who is in the cast of Masada?
The main cast includes Peter O'Toole (General Cornelius Flavius Silva), Peter Strauss (Eleazar ben Yair), Barbara Carrera (Sheva), and Alan Feinstein (Aaron).
Who created Masada?
Masada was created by Joel Oliansky.
How is Masada rated?
Masada has a rating of 7.1/10 on TMDB from 66 votes.
