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The Fourth Wise Man (1985) (TV)
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Tom Fontana (writer)
Henry van Dyke (short story)
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30 March 1985 (USA) more
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The story of Artaban, the fourth Magi, who spends his life looking for Jesus his King. full summary | add synopsis
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Good Message About 'Giving' more (10 total)
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(Credited cast) | Martin Sheen | ... | Artaban |
 | Alan Arkin | ... | Orontes |
 | James Farentino | ... | Jesus (voice) |
| Eileen Brennan | ... | Judith |
 | Harold Gould | ... | Rabbi |
| Lance Kerwin | ... | Passhur |
| Jerry Houser | ... | Peter |
| rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
 | Adam Arkin | ... | Joseph |
| Ralph Bellamy | ... | Abgarus |
| Duffy Epstein | ... | Leper |
| Ramon Estevez | ... | Ekron |
 | Sydney Penny | ... | Shameir |
 | Charlie Sheen | ... | Maximus |
| Mary Ellen Thomas | ... | Protective Mother |
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72 min
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Version of "General Electric Theater: The Other Wise Man (#10.14)" (1961) more
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This made-for-TV movie turned out to be much better than I anticipated, thanks to the two main characters, played by top actors, and a very thought-provoking message.
This is a fictional Biblical story, but one that leaves one reflecting about ourselves, regarding where our hearts lie, and the importance of helping our fellow man. Martin Sheen plays the "fourth wise man" or fourth Magi who knew about the upcoming birth of The Messiah, like the three who did make it to see baby Jesus in Bethelem.
Unfortunately, "Artaban," as he was named, got sidetracked en route. He kept running into people in need and he helped each one by giving them the gifts he was intending for Christ. This went on for years, until he finally meets Jesus, at the cross.
He is accompanied by Alan Arkin's pessimistic servant "Orontes," who plays off Sheen's optimistic character with humorous results.
To those who are repelled by any Biblical implications, this movie is simply an old-fashioned story more about giving, helping others out who are in need, than anything else....and if that's offensive to you, God help you!