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The Fourth Wise Man

The Fourth Wise Man

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Status

Released

Release Date

Mar 30, 1985

Runtime

1h 12m

Genres

Adventure, Drama, TV Movie

User Score

68%

Original Title

The Fourth Wise Man

Production Companies

Paulist Productions

Director

Michael Ray Rhodes

Description

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?