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Masada

  • TV Mini Series
  • 19811981
  • 6h 34m
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
2.3K
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Peter O'Toole and Peter Strauss in Masada (1981)
Masada
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After the destruction of the Second Temple, nine hundred Jewish zealots hold out against a five thousand man Roman legion on the mountaintop fortress of Masada.After the destruction of the Second Temple, nine hundred Jewish zealots hold out against a five thousand man Roman legion on the mountaintop fortress of Masada.After the destruction of the Second Temple, nine hundred Jewish zealots hold out against a five thousand man Roman legion on the mountaintop fortress of Masada.
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
2.3K
YOUR RATING
  • Stars
    • Peter O'Toole
    • Peter Strauss
    • Barbara Carrera
  • Stars
    • Peter O'Toole
    • Peter Strauss
    • Barbara Carrera
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    • 27User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
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    • Won 2 Primetime Emmys

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    Peter O'Toole
    Peter O'Toole
    • General Cornelius Flavius Silva
    Peter Strauss
    Peter Strauss
    • Eleazar ben Yair
    Barbara Carrera
    Barbara Carrera
    • Sheva
    Alan Feinstein
    Alan Feinstein
    • Aaron
    Giulia Pagano
    • Miriam
    Anthony Quayle
    Anthony Quayle
    • Rubrius Gallus
    Paul L. Smith
    Paul L. Smith
    • Gideon
    David Warner
    David Warner
    • Senator Pomponius Falco…
    Clive Francis
    Clive Francis
    • Attius, Head Tribune
    David Opatoshu
    David Opatoshu
    • Shimon
    Richard Pierson
    • Ephraim
    Joseph Wiseman
    Joseph Wiseman
    • Jerahmeel, Head Essene
    David A. Block
    • Reuben
    Vernon Dobtcheff
    Vernon Dobtcheff
    • Chief Priest
    David Mauro
    • Epos
    Alexander Peleg
    Alexander Peleg
    • Zidon
    Joey Sagal
    Joey Sagal
    • Seth
    Michael Shillo
    • Ezra
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    • Trivia
      During the lengthy location filming, Peter O'Toole was the only cast member who didn't fall ill. This was due to the fact that these were similar locations to Lawrence of Arabia (1962), and he knew how punishing and gruelling the region could be.
    • Goofs
      During the scene in which the Jews are ascending the trail up to the summit of Masada, a vehicle the size of a bus can clearly be seen travelling on a road in the background
    • Quotes

      Cornelius Flavius Silva: A victory? What have we won? We've won a rock in the middle of a wasteland, on the shores of a poisoned sea.

    • Alternate versions
      An extremely edited, two-hour version was released on video c. 1982.
    • Connections
      Featured in The 33rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1981)

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    One of the best mini-series ever!
    This is quite simply one of the grandest epics you can see. I first saw this on TV when I was young. Every night it was on I was glued to the TV, completely enthralled by the story. When I finally got the multi-tape set recently, I wasn't sure if I would still be affected the same now that I am older, but it was everything I remember. Fabulous story. Fabulous actors.Incredibly moving musical score. Incredibly realistic set because it was actually filmed at Masada. The whole thing was just breath-taking. And the story is so powerful it will have you walking around for days just weeping from the emotions it brings out. If you can find the 6 1/2 hours to sit down and watch it in one sitting, you will not be disappointed.
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    • Nov 15, 1999

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    • Release date
      • April 5, 1981 (United States)
      • United States
      • English
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    • Filming locations
      • Masada, Judean Desert, Israel
    • Production companies
      • Arnon Milchan Productions
      • Universal Television
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    • 6 hours 34 minutes
      • Color
      • Mono

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