Masada
1981 · ABC · 95 min · 1 season
S01E04 · Part IV
Thu, 9 Apr, 11:00 am
Conclusion. Action builds to a tragic climax as the Romans assault the fortress with a siege engine---a massive ram mounted on a mobile tower.
About
In this Emmy Award-winning dramatization of historical events, Peter O'Toole stars as the Roman general tasked with crushing a group of Jewish rebels who have sought refuge on Masada, a desert fortress, in A.D. 72. Despite superior numbers and supplies, the Romans find themselves endlessly frustrated in their attempts to thwart the rebels' last stand. The star-studded cast also includes Peter Strauss, Barbara Carrera and Anthony Quayle.
Episodes
- E01
Part I
Mon, 6 Apr· 95 minFirst up: Raids on Roman garrisons lead to a showdown between the Zealot leader (Peter Strauss) and a Roman commander (Peter O'Toole).
- E02
Part II
Tue, 7 Apr· 95 minWhile the Romans ready their offensive, Silva (Peter O'Toole) seeks comfort from a beautiful slave (Barbara Carrera) who plucks at his conscience.
- E03
Part III
Wed, 8 Apr· 95 minA Zealot plot to demoralize the Romans provokes retaliation against the camp's Jewish slaves by the scheming envoy Falco, who replaces Silva as commander.
- E04
Part IV
Thu, 9 Apr· 95 minConclusion. Action builds to a tragic climax as the Romans assault the fortress with a siege engine---a massive ram mounted on a mobile tower.
Cast
Peter O'Toole
Flavius Silva
Alan Feinstein
Aaron
Anthony Quayle
Rubrius Gallus
Anthony Valentine
Merovius
Barbara Carrera
Sheva
David Opatoshu
Shimon
David Warner
Senator Pomponius Falco
