CinemaOSMovie · 1978 · 1h 52m · R
King of the Gypsies

They have their own language... Their own codes of sex, honor and vengeance... And their own way of choosing a king.

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Zharko, leader of the Romanis in NYC, passes his position of leadership on to his unwilling grandson, Dave, leading to infighting between Dave and his father.

Directed byFrank Pierson

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 52m
Language
EN
Released
December 20, 1978
Budget
$5,000,000
Revenue
$7,325,177
Studios
The De Laurentiis Company

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King Of The Gypsies (1978)

King Of The Gypsies (1978)

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Sterling Hayden

Sterling Hayden

King Zharko Stepanowicz

Shelley Winters

Shelley Winters

Queen Rachel

Susan Sarandon

Susan Sarandon

Rose

Judd Hirsch

Judd Hirsch

Groffo

Eric Roberts

Eric Roberts

Dave

Brooke Shields

Brooke Shields

Tita

Annette O'Toole

Annette O'Toole

Sharon

Annie Potts

Annie Potts

Persa

Alice Drummond

Alice Drummond

Zharko's Nurse

Michael V. Gazzo

Michael V. Gazzo

Spiro Giorgio

Creative team
Directed by
Frank Pierson
Frank Pierson
Written by
Frank Pierson
Frank Pierson
Produced by
Federico De Laurentiis

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