After the destruction of the Second Temple, 900 Jewish zealots hold out against a 5000 man Roman legion on the mountaintop fortress of Masada.
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Masada
(TV Movie 2002)
Documentary
Director:
Craig Haffner
Stars:
Peter Woodward
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Cast
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| Peter O'Toole | ... |
General Cornelius Flavius Silva
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| Peter Strauss | ... |
Eleazar ben Yair
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| Barbara Carrera | ... |
Sheva
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| Alan Feinstein | ... |
Aaron
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Giulia Pagano | ... |
Miriam
(4 episodes, 1981)
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| Anthony Quayle | ... |
Rubrius Gallus
(4 episodes, 1981)
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| Paul L. Smith | ... |
Gideon
(4 episodes, 1981)
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| David Warner | ... |
Falco
(4 episodes, 1981)
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| Clive Francis | ... |
Attius, Head Tribune
(4 episodes, 1981)
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| David Opatoshu | ... |
Shimon
(4 episodes, 1981)
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Richard Pierson | ... |
Ephraim
(4 episodes, 1981)
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| Joseph Wiseman | ... |
Jerahmeel, Head Essene
(4 episodes, 1981)
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David A. Block | ... |
Reuben
(4 episodes, 1981)
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| Vernon Dobtcheff | ... |
Chief Priest
(4 episodes, 1981)
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David Mauro | ... |
Epos
(4 episodes, 1981)
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| Alexander Peleg | ... |
Zidon
(4 episodes, 1981)
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| Joey Sagal | ... |
Seth
(4 episodes, 1981)
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Michael Shillo | ... |
Ezra
(4 episodes, 1981)
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| Christopher Biggins | ... |
Albinus
(3 episodes, 1981)
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Heinz Bernard | ... |
Elder
(3 episodes, 1981)
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| Warren Clarke | ... |
Plinius
(3 episodes, 1981)
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| Ken Hutchison | ... |
Fronto
(3 episodes, 1981)
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| Reuven Bar-Yotam | ... |
Butcher
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Denis Quilley | ... |
Gen. Marcus Quadratus
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(2 episodes, 1981)
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| Anthony Valentine | ... |
Merovius, Head Tribune
(2 episodes, 1981)
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| Jack Watson | ... |
Decurion
(2 episodes, 1981)
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Derek Newark | ... |
Engineering Officer
(2 episodes, 1981)
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| Michael Elphick | ... |
Vettius
(2 episodes, 1981)
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| Nick Brimble | ... |
Milades
(2 episodes, 1981)
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Michael Schneider | ... |
Surgeon
(2 episodes, 1981)
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Flavius Silva, commander in Roman Judea, wants to reach a reasonable compromise with the Jewish Zealots and withdraw his legion. Events and personalities in Rome, however, lead to his besieging the fortress of Masada. There the engineering genius of the Romans must fight both the harsh climate and landscape, and the passion and ingenuity of Eleazar Ben Yair and his people. Written by Cleo <frede005@maroon.tc.umn.edu>
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USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
5 April 1981 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Cornelius Flavius Silva: Hello, Kophar. I see you're still one step ahead of leprosy.
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In his opening monologue on April 7th 1981, Johnny Carson described the miniseries Massada as a "Kosher Shogun." After watching the series, Carson joked that he learned all Romans spoke with an English accent. See more »Goofs
At approximately 23 minutes in, we get a close-up of an obvious modern fiberglass bow covered in what appears to be black electrical tape. See more »Quotes
Kophar: [in a patronizing tone] Your excellency, what an honor.Cornelius Flavius Silva: Hello, Kophar. I see you're still one step ahead of leprosy.
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Peter O'Toole and Peter Strauss were both great. This is probably one of O'Toole's better performances. Great story, excellent cast, spectacular locations, great performances from Barbara Carrera, Anthony Quayle, and David Warner. This mini-series is definitely well worth your time. This is based on the book, The Antagonists, by Ernest K. Gann. I read it, and the "sequel", The Triumph. Read both books, if you can find them. The Triumph is the story of Flavius Silva after Masada. Almost as entertaining as the movie.