The Fourth Wise Man
“He gave the greatest gift of all”
Synopsis
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?
Top Cast
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Martin Sheen
Artaban
Alan Arkin
Orontes
James Farentino
Jesus (voice)
Eileen Brennan
Judith
Harold Gould
Rabbi
Lance Kerwin
Passhur
Jerry Houser
Peter
Charlie Sheen
Maximus
Adam Arkin
Joseph
Ralph Bellamy
Abgarus
Richard Libertini
Tigranes
Greg Mullavey
Rhodespes
Laurie Prange
Anne
Ramon Estevez
Ekron
Joe Estevez
Townsperson
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 30, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Ray Rhodes
- Screenplay & Story
- Henry van Dyke, Tom Fontana
- Original Score
- Bruce Langhorne, Christopher L. Stone
- Original Title
- The Fourth Wise Man
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- Paulist Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Ray Rhodes
Henry van Dyke, Tom Fontana
Bruce Langhorne, Christopher L. Stone
Jon Kranhouse
Mark Lee Goldberg
Lewis Abel, Michael Ray Rhodes, Ellwood Kieser
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Ray Rhodes
Director
Bruce Langhorne
Original Music Composer
Lewis Abel
Producer
Michael Ray Rhodes
Producer
Christopher L. Stone
Original Music Composer
Mark Lee Goldberg
Editor
Jon Kranhouse
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Fourth Wise Man
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What is The Fourth Wise Man about?
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?
Who directed The Fourth Wise Man?
The Fourth Wise Man was directed by Michael Ray Rhodes.
Who stars in The Fourth Wise Man?
The principal cast of The Fourth Wise Man includes Martin Sheen, Alan Arkin, James Farentino, Eileen Brennan, Harold Gould.
When was The Fourth Wise Man released and how long is it?
The Fourth Wise Man was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
Who composed the musical score for The Fourth Wise Man?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Fourth Wise Man was composed by Bruce Langhorne, Christopher L. Stone.