The Fourth Wise Man

Mar 30, 1985

1h 12m

★ 6.9

He gave the greatest gift of all

Overview

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?

Genres

Adventure

Drama

TV Movie

Production Companies

Paulist Productions

The Fourth Wise Man Trailers

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Cast

Artaban

Martin Sheen

Orontes

Alan Arkin

Jesus (voice)

James Farentino

Judith

Eileen Brennan

Rabbi

Harold Gould

Passhur

Lance Kerwin

Peter

Jerry Houser

Maximus

Charlie Sheen

Joseph

Adam Arkin

Abgarus

Ralph Bellamy

Tigranes

Richard Libertini

Rhodespes

Greg Mullavey

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