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A Star Shall Rise
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A Star Shall Rise

1952-12-25 · 29 min · ★ 8.0

Drama · Family

Story of the Three Magi's search for the Christ child following their discovery of a new star foretold in Jewish scripture and Zoroastrain religious texts.

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Directors
John Brahm
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Raymond BurrRaymond BurrBalthazar
Richard HaleRichard HaleGaspar
Morris AnkrumMorris AnkrumKing Herod
Anthony CarusoAnthony CarusoSherpherd
John CrawfordJohn CrawfordGaspar
Donna MartellDonna MartellMary

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