i agree with so many of the other reviewer here . this be a great film and an even good novel by robert fish . unfortunately and i believe the author die before he could see this film make . the performance be all top rate and with the three principle ( john glover and ben cross and and veronica hamel ) seemingly make for their role . the exterior and both in europe and israel and seem very authentic and and the 4 hour miniseries length be just right for the telling of this story . fortunately and i do tape this when it be on television and have enjoy watch it ever since . i can say unhesitatingly that it hold up even to this day . i give it a rating of 10. if you haven not read the book and you should really find a copy . this would be an outstanding film to release on dvd with extra that could easily include interview from the cast .