servant,search,jewel,based on short story,quest

The Fourth Wise Man (1985)

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He gave the greatest gift of all

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?

Cast & Crew

Director
Michael Ray Rhodes
  • Profile picture of Martin Sheen
    Artaban Martin Sheen
  • Profile picture of Alan Arkin
    Orontes Alan Arkin
  • Profile picture of James Farentino
    Jesus (voice) James Farentino
  • Profile picture of Eileen Brennan
    Judith Eileen Brennan
  • Profile picture of Harold Gould
    Rabbi Harold Gould
  • Profile picture of Lance Kerwin
    Passhur Lance Kerwin
  • Profile picture of Jerry Houser
    Peter Jerry Houser
  • Profile picture of Charlie Sheen
    Maximus Charlie Sheen

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Keywords

  • servant
  • search
  • jewel
  • based on short story
  • quest