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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Where can I watch Masada in the United States?
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What are the ratings for Masada?
Masada scores 7.0 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Masada?
Masada stars Peter O'Toole, Peter Strauss, Barbara Carrera, Alan Feinstein, and Giulia Pagano. Joel Oliansky is the creator.
How many seasons of Masada are there?
Masada has 1 season and 4 episodes, and is ended.
How long does it take to watch all of Masada?
All 4 episodes of Masada add up to about 8 hours at roughly 120 minutes each. At two hours a night that is about 4 evenings; at four hours a day it takes about 2 days.
What network is Masada on?
Masada airs on ABC, and is produced by Arnon Milchan Productions and Universal Television.
What languages is Masada in?
Masada is in English and French, and its original language is English.
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