The Three Kings
Synopsis
The made-for-TV film stars Jack Warden, Lou Diamond Phillips and Stan Shaw as three patients in a Los Angeles-area mental institution. Dressed as the Three Wise Men for a Christmas pageant, the trio is suddenly struck with the delusion that they are really their Biblical counterparts on a quest to find the Baby Jesus. As TV cameras grind away, the three ersatz Kings surreptitiously ride out of the gates of the asylum—on camels—and into the mean streets of LA. As the story draws to its conclusion, the three escapees find themselves providing a Christmas miracle (but not in the form of rap) for a group of homeless people on the outskirts of the city.
Top Cast
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Tiana Alexandra
Jan DuLong
Jane Kaczmarek
Dr. Paula Bolet
Richard Partlow
Police Officer
Lou Diamond Phillips
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Art LaFleur
Police Officer
Kavi Raz
Falafel Stand Worker
Charles Nelson Reilly
Clerk
Pepe Serna
Alex Sweetwood
Stan Shaw
Paul
Tori Spelling
Girl at Falafel Stand
Vic Tayback
Harold
Jack Warden
David
Aaron Mendelsohn
Trendy Boy
Joey Aresco
H. Richard Greene
Rick Lenz
Jerry Houser
Sheldon Feldner
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 17, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mel Damski
- Screenplay & Story
- Stirling Silliphant
- Original Score
- William Goldstein
- Original Title
- The Three Kings
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mel Damski
Stirling Silliphant
William Goldstein
Geoffrey Rowland
Department Leadership Roster
Mel Damski
Director
Stirling Silliphant
Writer
Geoffrey Rowland
Editor
William Goldstein
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Three Kings.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Three Kings
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Three Kings about?
The made-for-TV film stars Jack Warden, Lou Diamond Phillips and Stan Shaw as three patients in a Los Angeles-area mental institution. Dressed as the Three Wise Men for a Christmas pageant, the trio is suddenly struck with the delusion that they are really their Biblical counterparts on a quest to find the Baby Jesus. As TV cameras grind away, the three ersatz Kings surreptitiously ride out of the gates of the asylum—on camels—and into the mean streets of LA. As the story draws to its conclusion, the three escapees find themselves providing a Christmas miracle (but not in the form of rap) for a group of homeless people on the outskirts of the city.
Who directed The Three Kings?
The Three Kings was directed by Mel Damski.
Who stars in The Three Kings?
The principal cast of The Three Kings includes Tiana Alexandra, Jane Kaczmarek, Richard Partlow, Lou Diamond Phillips, Art LaFleur.
When was The Three Kings released and how long is it?
The Three Kings was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for The Three Kings?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Three Kings was composed by William Goldstein.