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.”

5.9/ 10 24 votes 1978-12-20 1h 52m 1 popularity

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.

Director: Frank Pierson

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Budget

$5M

Revenue

$7M

Cast

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Sterling Hayden

King Zharko Stepanowicz

Shelley Winters

Queen Rachel

Susan Sarandon

Rose

Judd Hirsch

Groffo

Eric Roberts

Dave

Brooke Shields

Tita

Annette O'Toole

Sharon

Annie Potts

Persa

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