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Feature film — 1985

The Fourth Wise Man (1985)

7.01h 12mAdventure — Drama — TV Movie

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?

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Director: Michael Ray Rhodes

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Cast & crew

Martin Sheen as Artaban

Martin Sheen

Artaban

Alan Arkin as Orontes

Alan Arkin

Orontes

James Farentino as Jesus (voice)

James Farentino

Jesus (voice)

Eileen Brennan as Judith

Eileen Brennan

Judith

Harold Gould as Rabbi

Harold Gould

Rabbi

Lance Kerwin as Passhur

Lance Kerwin

Passhur

Jerry Houser as Peter

Jerry Houser

Peter

Charlie Sheen as Maximus

Charlie Sheen

Maximus

Adam Arkin as Joseph

Adam Arkin

Joseph

Ralph Bellamy as Abgarus

Ralph Bellamy

Abgarus

Richard Libertini as Tigranes

Richard Libertini

Tigranes

Greg Mullavey as Rhodespes

Greg Mullavey

Rhodespes

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