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.
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About Masada
Masada is a 1981 English-language drama and action & adventure series created by Joel Oliansky. The cast is led by Peter O'Toole, Peter Strauss, Barbara Carrera. It spans 1 season and 4 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 100 ratings.
Masada was produced by Arnon Milchan Productions and Universal Television and made in United States of America. It was first aired on April 5, 1981.
- Director
- Boris Sagal
- Created by
- Joel Oliansky
- First aired
- April 5, 1981
- Last aired
- April 8, 1981
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 (4 episodes)
- Network
- ABC
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Arnon Milchan Productions, Universal Television
Masada cast & crew
Masada was created by Joel Oliansky.
The cast features Peter O'Toole as General Cornelius Flavius Silva, Peter Strauss as Eleazar ben Yair, Barbara Carrera as Sheva, Alan Feinstein as Aaron, Giulia Pagano as Miriam, and Anthony Quayle as Rubrius Gallus.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Jerry Goldsmith, cinematography is by Paul Lohmann, and it was produced by George Eckstein and Jennings Lang.
Is Masada worth watching?
Masada holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 62 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama series.
With 1 season and 4 episodes, it's a quick, bingeable run.
If you enjoy drama and action & adventure, Masada is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Masada
Peter O'Toole
General Cornelius Flavius Silva
Peter Strauss
Eleazar ben Yair
Barbara Carrera
Sheva
Alan Feinstein
Aaron
Giulia Pagano
Miriam
Anthony Quayle
Rubrius Gallus
Paul L. Smith
Gideon
David Warner
Senator Pomponius Falco
Clive Francis
Attius, Head Tribune
David Opatoshu
Shimon
Richard Pierson
Ephraim
Joseph Wiseman
Jerahmeel, Head Essene
Masada — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Masada in United States?
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▸What language is Masada in?
Masada is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of Masada are there?
Masada has 1 season with 4 episodes in total.
▸What is Masada rated?
It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 62 ratings.
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