The Fourth Wise Man (1985)
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?
Director: Michael Ray Rhodes
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Martin Sheen as Artaban |
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Alan Arkin as Orontes |
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James Farentino as Jesus (voice) |
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Eileen Brennan as Judith |
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Harold Gould as Rabbi |
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Lance Kerwin as Passhur |
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Jerry Houser as Peter |
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Charlie Sheen as Maximus |
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Adam Arkin as Joseph |
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Ralph Bellamy as Abgarus |
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Richard Libertini as Tigranes |
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Greg Mullavey as Rhodespes |
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Laurie Prange as Anne |
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Ramon Estevez as Ekron |
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Joe Estevez as Townsperson |
| Directing | Michael Ray Rhodes | Director |
| Writing | Tom Fontana | Teleplay |
| Writing | Henry van Dyke | Short Story |
| Production | Lewis Abel | Producer |
| Production | Michael Ray Rhodes | Producer |
| Sound | Bruce Langhorne | Original Music Composer |
| Editing | Mark Lee Goldberg | Editor |
| Sound | Christopher L. Stone | Original Music Composer |
| Production | Ellwood Kieser | Executive Producer |
| Camera | Jon Kranhouse | Director of Photography |
| Costume & Make-Up | Nina Kent | Key Makeup Artist |
| Costume & Make-Up | Kelcey Fry | Key Makeup Artist |
| Costume & Make-Up | Dale Miller | Key Hair Stylist |