The Fourth Wise Man

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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?

Country:

United States of America

Genre:

Adventure,

Drama,

TV Movie

Duration:

72 minutes

Year:

1985

Director:

Michael Ray Rhodes

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Company:

Paulist Productions

Cast:
Martin Sheen

Artaban

Alan Arkin

Orontes

James Farentino

Jesus (voice)

Eileen Brennan

Judith

Harold Gould

Rabbi

Crew:
Michael Ray Rhodes

Director

Tom Fontana

Teleplay

Henry van Dyke

Short Story

Mark Lee Goldberg

Editor

Christopher L. Stone

Original Music Composer