Rent The Fourth Wise Man (1985)
3.5 of 5 from 46 ratings
1h 12min
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- Synopsis:
The gripping story of one man's unstoppable search for the true meaning of life. Based on Henry Van Dyke's classic, "The Story of the Other Wise Man", a fictional story set in Biblical times, told in gently comic terms. It concerns a Magi named Artaban (Martin Sheen) who studies the prophecies and witnesses a sign in the heavens that he hopes will lead him and his faithful servant Orantes (Alan Arkin), to the Messiah. Artaban takes with him three precious gifts to present to the Messiah. For 33 years, Artaban and Orantes pursue Jesus, only to miss Him at every turn. Along the way, Artaban uses his gifts to help people in dire need. He now has nothing to present to the Messiah when he finds Him. The story culminates on Easter Sunday as Artaban, old and dying, finally encounters the new King, bringing peace to his final moments of life. - Actors:
- Martin Sheen, Alan Arkin, Eileen Brennan, Ralph Bellamy, Richard Libertini, Lance Kerwin, Harold Gould, Greg Mullavey, Laurie Prange, Jerry Houser, Barbara Dana, Adam Arkin, James Farentino, Sydney Penny, Ramon Estevez, Henry Proach, Joe Estevez, Wesley Bishop, Charlie Sheen, Steve Franken
- Directors:
- Michael Ray Rhodes
- Producers:
- Lewis Abel, Michael Ray Rhodes
- Voiced By:
- James Farentino
- Writers:
- Tom Fontana, Henry van Dyke
- Studio:
- Pauline Books & Media UK
- Genres:
- Action & Adventure, Classics, Drama
- Collections:
- Remembering Alan Arkin
