Series synopsis
Attila is an American drama television series that premiered on USA Network on January 30, 2001. It ended on January 31, 2001. It stars Gerard Butler, Powers Boothe, Simmone Mackinnon and Reg Rogers.
Attila was an American TV miniseries set during the waning days of the Western Roman Empire, in particular during the invasions of the Huns in Europe.
Premise
Attila was an American TV miniseries set during the waning days of the Western Roman Empire, in particular during the invasions of the Huns in Europe.
Premise: Men followed him. Women worshiped him. Rome trembled before him.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Gerard Butler as Attila the Hun
- Powers Boothe as Flavius Aetius
- Simmone Mackinnon as N'Kara / Ildico
- Reg Rogers as Valentinian
- Alice Krige as Placida
- Pauline Lynch as Galen
- Steven Berkoff as King Rua
- Tommy Flanagan as Bleda
Supporting cast
- Andrew Pleavin as Orestes
- Kirsty Mitchell as Honoria
- Jonathan Hyde as Felix
- Tim Curry as Theodosius
- Janet Henfrey as Palcharia
- Liam Cunningham as King Theodoric
- Rollo Weeks as Young Attila
- Kate Steavenson-Payne as Lydia
- Richard Lumsden as Petronius
- Isla Fisher as Cerca
- Daz Crawford as Lygus
- Finbar Lynch as Valorus
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 2 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 2 | January 30, 2001 | February 21, 2001 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Part 1 A soothsayer predicts that young Attila will grow into a fierce Hun warrior. Years later, the accomplished Attila - with his uncle and brother - prepares to attack the weakened Roman Empire. |
January 30, 2001 |
| 2 |
Part 2 After much fighting, intrigues and political maneuvering, Attila and the Hun army finally prepare to battle the Romans and Visigoths in Gaul. At stake: control of the civilized world! |
January 31, 2001 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | February 14, 2001 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | USA Network |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 30, 2001 |
| Last aired | January 31, 2001 |
| Runtime | 177 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Wednesday |