The Fourth Wise Man
"He gave the greatest gift of all"
Originally released in 1985. The Fourth Wise Man is a adventure/drama film. directed by Michael Ray Rhodes. At just 72 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Martin Sheen, Alan Arkin, and James Farentino
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?
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 30, 1985
40 years ago
Runtime
1h 12m
72 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Good (23 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Paulist Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
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...
Who directed The Fourth Wise Man?
The Fourth Wise Man was directed by Michael Ray Rhodes.
How long is The Fourth Wise Man?
The Fourth Wise Man has a runtime of 1 hours and 12 minutes (72 minutes total).
When was The Fourth Wise Man released?
The Fourth Wise Man was released on March 30, 1985 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Fourth Wise Man?
The main cast of The Fourth Wise Man includes Martin Sheen, Alan Arkin, James Farentino, Eileen Brennan, Harold Gould.