The Fourth King
Il quarto Re
Synopsis
Alazar, a simple farmer who is also a beekeeper, meets the Three Wise Men Caspar, Melchior and Balthazar, who have set off to celebrate the arrival on earth of the Messiah. Alazar's magic bees become magically transformed into the tail of the bright comet which leads the four of them to the manger. At first, the brave young farmer's son is on the point of leaving the Wise Men to their fate because he has been forced against his will by their magic powers to leave his pregnant wife Izirah behind. He only very reluctantly agrees to the Kings' request to accompany them. Although the Three Wise Men make it very clear to him how important the Messiah's arrival on earth is, the relationship between the four men remains very tense. Nevertheless, despite all disagreements, our travelling companions soon become firm friends -and after several exciting adventures they finally succeed in locating the manger. The Three Kings then allow Alazar to return home to his loving wife.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stefano Reali
- Screenplay & Story
- Enzo De Caro, Jurij Markovič Nagibin, Enrico Medioli
- Original Score
- Ennio Morricone, Andrea Morricone
- Original Title
- Il quarto Re
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Titanus
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stefano Reali
Enzo De Caro, Jurij Markovič Nagibin, Enrico Medioli
Ennio Morricone, Andrea Morricone
Giovanni Mammolotti
Alessandro Lucidi
Guido Lombardo, Anselmo Parrinello
Department Leadership Roster
Stefano Reali
Director
Enzo De Caro
Screenplay
Jurij Markovič Nagibin
Screenplay
Enrico Medioli
Screenplay
Giovanni Mammolotti
Director of Photography
Alessandro Lucidi
Editor
Paolo Benassi
Production Design
Stefania Rossolini
Costume Design
Lina Nerli Taviani
Costume Design
Guido Lombardo
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Fourth King
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What is The Fourth King about?
Alazar, a simple farmer who is also a beekeeper, meets the Three Wise Men Caspar, Melchior and Balthazar, who have set off to celebrate the arrival on earth of the Messiah. Alazar's magic bees become magically transformed into the tail of the bright comet which leads the four of them to the manger. At first, the brave young farmer's son is on the point of leaving the Wise Men to their fate because he has been forced against his will by their magic powers to leave his pregnant wife Izirah behind. He only very reluctantly agrees to the Kings' request to accompany them. Although the Three Wise Men make it very clear to him how important the Messiah's arrival on earth is, the relationship between the four men remains very tense. Nevertheless, despite all disagreements, our travelling companions soon become firm friends -and after several exciting adventures they finally succeed in locating the manger. The Three Kings then allow Alazar to return home to his loving wife.
Who directed The Fourth King?
The Fourth King was directed by Stefano Reali.
Who stars in The Fourth King?
The principal cast of The Fourth King includes Raoul Bova, Maria Grazia Cucinotta, Daniel Ceccaldi, Joachim Fuchsberger, Billy Dee Williams.
When was The Fourth King released and how long is it?
The Fourth King was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Fourth King?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Fourth King was composed by Ennio Morricone, Andrea Morricone.