Masada
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.
- 1981-1981
- 1 season
- ABC
- Action & Adventure, Drama, Documentary
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.
Season 1 Episode Guide
4 Episodes 1981
Episode 1
Part I
Sun, Apr 5, 1981 95 mins
Negotiations between Roman leader General Cornelius Flavius (Peter O'Toole) and Jewish rebel leader Elezar ben Yair (Peter Strauss) leads to the inevitable standoff on Masada.
Episode 2
Part II
Mon, Apr 6, 1981 96 mins
The Jewish rebels, safe atop their mountain stronghold of Masada, goad the sun-soaked Roman army below - while two angry Centurions (Ken Hutchison and Warren Clarke) plan a revolt against their haggard leader (Peter O'Toole). Meanwhile, military strategist Rubrius Gallus (Anthony Quayle, O'Toole's co-star from Lawrence of Arabia) begins plans to build a ramp, using parts of a nearby hill, to reach the top of Masada.
Episode 3
Part III
Tue, Apr 7, 1981 95 mins
Tables turn for the The Romans, constructing the weapon to reach Masada and, now led by brutal Roman upstart Falco (David Warner), who had usurped power from Flavias (Peter O'Toole), the Jewish rebels' wits are tested.
Episode 4
Part IV
Wed, Apr 8, 1981 97 mins
The Romans utilize their formidable weapon to reach the top of Masada, and the final battle is underway.