The King is Born(1987)
The King is Born Synopsis
The King is Born is a video classic about the birth of Jesus based on the Bible. Beginning with Gabriel announcing God's blessed plan for Mary, this video brings all the elements of this timeless store to life. Journey with Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem and witness the humble birth of our Savior together with the shepherds.
The King is Born (1987) is a animation, family and drama film directed by Richard Rich, released on June 16, 1987 with a runtime of 26m. It stars Pat Jackson, Maikel Bailey, Michael Flynn and Oscar Rowland. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Richard Rich
- Writers:
- Orson Scott Card
- Producers:
- Richard Rich
- Composer:
- Lex de Azevedo
- Production:
- NEST Family Entertainment, Rich Animation Studios, Animated Bible Stories
- Status:
- Released
The King is Born Cast & Crew
Main cast
Pat Jackson
as Mary (voice)
Maikel Bailey
as Joseph (voice)
Michael Flynn
as Herod (voice)
Oscar Rowland
as Simeon (voice)
Gene Pack
as Wise Man (voice)
John A. Nicolaysen
as Wise Man (voice)
Ruth Hale
as Anna (voice)
Bruce Ackerman
as Kadmiel (voice)
- Neldon Maxfield
Neldon Maxfield
as Gabriel (voice)
- John Vincent
John Vincent
as Young Shepherd (voice)
- Eric Vaughn
Eric Vaughn
as Old Shepherd (voice)
- Mark Braza
Mark Braza
as Tough Shepherd (voice)
Key crew
Directed by Richard Rich, written by Orson Scott Card, produced by Richard Rich.
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The King is Born Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 7 ratings.
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The King is Born – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The King is Born online?
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The King is Born (1987) does not have a confirmed streaming, rental or digital purchase option listed for your region yet. Availability is refreshed regularly, so check back for updates.
Who stars in The King is Born?
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The main cast of The King is Born (1987) includes Pat Jackson, Maikel Bailey, Michael Flynn, Oscar Rowland and Gene Pack. The film was directed by Richard Rich. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The King is Born released?
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The King is Born was released on June 16, 1987 and runs for 26m.
Is The King is Born worth watching?
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The King is Born (1987) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy animation, family and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.