About this series
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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Quick facts
First Aired
1981
Seasons
1
Episodes
4
TMDB Rating
⭐ 7.0/10
Votes
62
Genre
Drama, Action & Adventure
Status
Ended
Network
ABC
Director
Language
EN
Seasons
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S01E01
Part I
Negotiations between Roman leader General Cornelius Flavius and Jewish rebel leader Elezar ben Yair leads to the inevitable standoff on Masada.
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S01E02
Part II
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 ha…
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S01E03
Part III
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 test…
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S01E04
Part IV
The Romans utilize their formidable weapon to reach the top of Masada, and the final battle is underway.
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based on novel or book
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ancient history
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Questions about Masada
How many seasons does Masada have?
Masada has 1 season and 4 episodes total.
Who created Masada?
Masada was created by Joel Oliansky and first aired in 1981.
What genre is Masada?
Masada is a Drama, Action & Adventure series.
Who stars in Masada?
The cast of Masada includes Peter O'Toole, Peter Strauss, Barbara Carrera, Alan Feinstein, Giulia Pagano.
What is the TMDB rating for Masada?
Masada has a TMDB rating of 7.0/10 based on 62 votes.
