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Masada

on BBC Two England

When an empire's might challenges a nation's faith, there can be no retreat.
Another chance to see this epicfour-part series starring
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The year AD 70 and Jerusalem is sacked by a triumphant Roman army, killing a million citizens and sending thousands into slavery. Under the leadership of Eleazar Ben Yair , a handful of resistance fighters retreat to the impregnable wilderness fortress on top of Mt Masada to harass and humiliate their Roman conquerors.
Due to retire, General Flavius Silva, Rome's finest general, would like a quick and honourable solution to the Jewish problem.
Written by JOEL OLIANSKY
Directed by BORIS SAGAL (R)

Contributors

Unknown:
Eleazar Ben Yair
Written By:
Joel Oliansky
Directed By:
Boris Sagal
General Flavius Silva:
Peter O'Toole
Eleazar Ben Yair:
Peter Strauss
Sheva:
Barbara Carrera
Vespasian:
Timothy West
Merovius:
Anthony Valentine
Falco:
David Warner
Mucianus:
Nigel Davenport
Quadratus:
Denis Quilley
Roman soldier:
Michael Elphick
AttiUS:
Olive Francis
Aaron:
Alan Feinstein
Miriam:
Giulia Pagano
Ephraim:
Richard Pierson
Gideon:
Paul L Smith
Jerahmeel:
Joseph Wiseman

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