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The Fourth Wise Man

1985 · 72 min

A gentle, earnest quest that feels like a parable, with a slow, warm rhythm and a bittersweet sense of sacrifice.

Directed by: Michael Ray Rhodes
Genres: Adventure, Drama, Tv movie
Starring: Martin Sheen, Alan Arkin, James Farentino

Tagline: He gave the greatest gift of all
Overview: 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?

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Directed by: Michael Ray Rhodes
Genres: Adventure, Drama, Tv movie
Starring: Martin Sheen, Alan Arkin, James Farentino

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Tone: earneststrength 3 of 3
warmstrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
upliftingstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: faith
grief
redemption
survival
love
Places: countryside
road trip
Era: period
Audience: family
Form: true story
Content intensity: Gore none
Language none
Violence mild
Sex none

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Action	2
Horror	0
Humour	2
Realism	6
Romance	1
Tension	3
Darkness	3
Complexity	4
Emotional weight	7

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