Joel Oliansky
Director
Masada (1981)
Miniseries
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.
Released April 5, 1981
Episode 95 min
None+
Genres: Action, Drama, History
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Production Companies: Arnon Milchan Productions, Universal Television
Network: ABC
Country: United States
Languages:
English,
French
S1E1 - Part I
Negotiations between Roman leader General Cornelius Flavius and Jewish rebel leader Elezar ben Yair leads to the inevitable standoff on Masada.
April 5, 1981, midnight
S1E2 - 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 haggard leader.
April 6, 1981, midnight
S1E3 - 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 tested.
April 7, 1981, midnight
S1E4 - Part IV
The Romans utilize their formidable weapon to reach the top of Masada, and the final battle is underway.
April 8, 1981, midnight
Network: ABC
Episode Runtime: 95 min.
Season Runtime: 383 min.
Released: April 5, 1981
Last Air Date: April 8, 1981, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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