The King is Born
Synopsis
The King is Born is a video classic about the birth of Jesus based on the Bible. Beginning with Gabriel announcing God's blessed plan for Mary, this video brings all the elements of this timeless store to life. Journey with Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem and witness the humble birth of our Savior together with the shepherds.
Part of the Animated Stories from the New Testament Collection
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Top Cast
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Pat Jackson
Mary (voice)
Maikel Bailey
Joseph (voice)
Michael Flynn
Herod (voice)
Oscar Rowland
Simeon (voice)
Gene Pack
Wise Man (voice)
John A. Nicolaysen
Wise Man (voice)
Ruth Hale
Anna (voice)
Bruce Ackerman
Kadmiel (voice)
Neldon Maxfield
Gabriel (voice)
John Vincent
Young Shepherd (voice)
Eric Vaughn
Old Shepherd (voice)
Mark Braza
Tough Shepherd (voice)
Harry Russell
Wise Man (voice)
Noel Twitchell
Innkeeper (voice)
Don Bishop
Narrator (voice)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Rich
- Screenplay & Story
- Orson Scott Card
- Original Score
- Lex de Azevedo
- Original Title
- The King is Born
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 26m
- Production Studios
- NEST Family Entertainment, Rich Animation Studios, Animated Bible Stories
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Rich
Orson Scott Card
Lex de Azevedo
James Koford, Terry L. Noss
Jared F. Brown, Richard Rich
Department Leadership Roster
Orson Scott Card
Screenplay
James Koford
Editor
Richard Rich
Producer
Richard Rich
Director
Terry L. Noss
Editor
Lex de Azevedo
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The King is Born
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What is The King is Born about?
The King is Born is a video classic about the birth of Jesus based on the Bible. Beginning with Gabriel announcing God's blessed plan for Mary, this video brings all the elements of this timeless store to life. Journey with Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem and witness the humble birth of our Savior together with the shepherds.
Who directed The King is Born?
The King is Born was directed by Richard Rich.
Who stars in The King is Born?
The principal cast of The King is Born includes Pat Jackson, Maikel Bailey, Michael Flynn, Oscar Rowland, Gene Pack.
When was The King is Born released and how long is it?
The King is Born was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 26m.
Who composed the musical score for The King is Born?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The King is Born was composed by Lex de Azevedo.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The King is Born?
The King is Born holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).