Masada
Series Overview
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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 4 Episodes
120 min per episode
1981 – 1981
Premiered: Sun, Apr 5, 1981
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 4: “Part IV”
The Romans utilize their formidable weapon to reach the top of Masada, and the final battle is underway.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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MASADA
Type: Teaser • Published 2021-03-30
Cast & Creators
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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
David A. Block
Reuben
Vernon Dobtcheff
Chief Priest
David Mauro
Epos
Alexander Peleg
Zidon
Joey Sagal
Seth
Michael Shillo
Ezra
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Boris Sagal
Ernest K. Gann, Joel Oliansky
Jerry Goldsmith, Morton Stevens
Paul Lohmann
Edwin F. England, Peter Kirby, Robert L. Kimble
George Eckstein, Jennings Lang, Richard Irving
Department Leadership Roster
Boris Sagal
Director
George Eckstein
Producer
Paul Lohmann
Director of Photography
Edwin F. England
Editor
Peter Kirby
Editor
Robert L. Kimble
Editor
Ron Rutberg
Editor
Jerry Goldsmith
Original Music Composer
Morton Stevens
Original Music Composer
Jack Senter
Production Design
Vittorio Nino Novarese
Costume Design
Richard Irving
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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What is Masada about?
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.
How many seasons does Masada have?
Masada comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Masada?
Key cast members in Masada include Peter O'Toole, Peter Strauss, Barbara Carrera, Alan Feinstein, Giulia Pagano.
Who created or directed Masada?
Masada was developed and directed by Boris Sagal.