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The Fourth Wise Man

The Fourth Wise Man (1985)

1h 12m | PG-13

⭐ 6.9 / 10

Artaban is a young Magus (Wise Man) who desires to follow the star to the birthplace of the coming King, against the counsel of his friends and family. Carrying three precious jewels to give to the baby Messiah, Artaban and his reluctant servant Orontes set off to join the caravan of the three other wise men. They miss the caravan, but Artaban continues the search for his King, always one step behind. Artaban spends much of his remaining wealth and all of his energy helping the poor and unfortunate people he meets, until at the end of his life he finally finds Jesus--at His trial! Has Artaban wasted his life in a foolish quest? Will he ever get the chance to present his gifts to the King?

Director: Michael Ray Rhodes

Studio: Paulist Productions

Genre: Adventure, Drama, TV Movie

Video: 720p

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Cast

Martin Sheen

Martin Sheen

as Artaban

Alan Arkin

Alan Arkin

as Orontes

James Farentino

James Farentino

as Jesus (voice)

Eileen Brennan

Eileen Brennan

as Judith

Harold Gould

Harold Gould

as Rabbi

Lance Kerwin

Lance Kerwin

as Passhur