King of the Gypsies

King of the Gypsies (1978)

20/12/1978
Drama
1h 52m

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

Overview

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.

  • Frank PiersonDirector, Screenplay
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

  • Budget

    $5,000,000

  • Revenue

    $7,325,177

Keywords

  • new york city
  • gypsy
  • winter
  • fate
  • inheritance

Top Billed Cast

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

Recommendations

Atlantic City

Atlantic City (68%)

Pretty Baby

Pretty Baby (70%)

The Silence of the Lambs

The Silence of the Lambs (83%)

Edward Scissorhands

Edward Scissorhands (77%)

Blade Runner

Blade Runner (79%)

Hot Fuzz

Hot Fuzz (76%)

Spider-Man

Spider-Man (73%)

Interstellar

Interstellar (85%)

Stalker

Stalker (81%)

Reservoir Dogs

Reservoir Dogs (81%)