The Three Kings(1987)
The Three Kings Synopsis
The made-for-TV film stars Jack Warden, Lou Diamond Phillips and Stan Shaw as three patients in a Los Angeles-area mental institution. Dressed as the Three Wise Men for a Christmas pageant, the trio is suddenly struck with the delusion that they are really their Biblical counterparts on a quest to find the Baby Jesus. As TV cameras grind away, the three ersatz Kings surreptitiously ride out of the gates of the asylum—on camels—and into the mean streets of LA. As the story draws to its conclusion, the three escapees find themselves providing a Christmas miracle (but not in the form of rap) for a group of homeless people on the outskirts of the city.
The Three Kings (1987) is a family, fantasy and drama film directed by Mel Damski, released on December 17, 1987 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Tiana Alexandra, Jane Kaczmarek, Richard Partlow and Lou Diamond Phillips. Viewers rate it 4.0 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Mel Damski
- Writers:
- Stirling Silliphant
- Composer:
- William Goldstein
- Status:
- Released
The Three Kings Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tiana Alexandra
as Jan DuLong
Jane Kaczmarek
as Dr. Paula Bolet
- Richard Partlow
Richard Partlow
as Police Officer
Lou Diamond Phillips
as Tag
Art LaFleur
as Police Officer
Kavi Raz
as Falafel Stand Worker
Charles Nelson Reilly
as Clerk
Pepe Serna
as Alex Sweetwood
Stan Shaw
as Paul
Tori Spelling
as Girl at Falafel Stand
Vic Tayback
as Harold
Jack Warden
as David
Key crew
Directed by Mel Damski, written by Stirling Silliphant.
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The Three Kings Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.0/10 from 6 ratings.
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The Three Kings – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Three Kings online?
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Who stars in The Three Kings?
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The main cast of The Three Kings (1987) includes Tiana Alexandra, Jane Kaczmarek, Richard Partlow, Lou Diamond Phillips and Art LaFleur. The film was directed by Mel Damski. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Three Kings released?
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The Three Kings was released on December 17, 1987 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is The Three Kings worth watching?
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The Three Kings (1987) holds an average rating of 4.0 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy family, fantasy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.