The fourth wise man

Format:

Video disc

Title:

The fourth wise man

Other title(s):

4th wise man

ISBN:

9781563644160

Publication Information:

Worcester, PA : Distributed by Vision Video/Gateway Films, [2002?]

Physical Description:

1 videodisc (72 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.

General Note:

Title from videodisc label.

Originally produced as a TV movie in 1985.

Based on the short story, "The story of the other wise man" by Henry Van Dyke.

Special features: biographical information on leading actors, original preview trailer, scene access.

Contents:

A long time ago -- Meeting of the Magi -- Journey to Borsippa -- Bethlehem -- Captain of the guard -- Searching in Egypt -- Ambush -- The colony -- Becoming self-sufficient -- Artaban helps the outcasts -- Fire! -- A visit from Tigranes -- Orontes is given his freedom -- Master, I have found him -- Jerusalem -- Shamir's ransom -- Artaban's journey ends.

Summary:

In ancient Persia, a wealthy physician embarks on a search for the newly born Messiah and, at the end of his lifelong search for the true meaning of existence, comes face to face with the crucified Jesus.

Personal Subject:

Subject(s):

Genre:

Religious television programs.

Video recordings for the hearing impaired.

Religious films

Drama

Made-for-TV movies

Religious television programs

Video recordings for the hearing impaired

Television movies -- Videorecordings.

Made-for-TV movies -- Videorecordings.

Religious television programs -- Videorecordings.

Religious films.

Religious -- Television feature.

Added Author:

Sheen, Martin.

Arkin, Alan.

Brennan, Eileen.

Bellamy, Ralph, 1904-1991.

Rhodes, Michael Ray.

Abel, Lewis.

Van Dyke, Henry, 1852-1933. Story of the other wise man.

Added Corporate Author:

Paulist Productions.

Vision Video (Firm)

Gateway Films.

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Summary

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.

Summary

Made for television, The Fourth Wise Man was syndicated to local TV stations during Easter week of 1985. Martin Sheen, a devout Catholic who is no stranger to religious television, heads the all-star cast. Sheen plays Artaban, a wealthy Persian doctor of Biblical times, who embarks upon a search for the newborn Messiah. Artaban intends to take his journey with the three more famous Wise Men, but somehow never manages to link up with them, and ends up spending 33 years on his quest. Of interest is the presence of two father-son acting combinations in the cast; Martin and Charlie Sheen, and Alan and Adam Arkin. Though never seen, Jesus Christ is heard, with James Farentino supplying His voice. The Fourth Wise Man is based on the 19th-century parable by Henry Van Dyke. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi