Movie·1978·1h 52m
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.
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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The Story
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.
Producer
Dino De Laurentiis, Federico De Laurentiis
Cinematography
Sven Nykvist
Music
David Grisman
Editor
Paul Hirsch
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
24 votes
Where to watch
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// cast
Cast
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
Alice Drummond
Zharko's Nurse
Michael V. Gazzo
Spiro Giorgio
Antonia Rey
Danitza Giorgio
Stephen Mendillo
Adolf
Joe Zaloom
Rui Ilanovitch
Linda Manz
(uncredited)
Zvee Scooler
Phuro
Matthew Labyorteaux
Middle Dave
Danielle Brisebois
Young Tita
Marc Vahanian
Young Groffo
// crew
Crew
Frank Pierson
Director, Screenplay
Dino De Laurentiis
Executive Producer
Paul Hirsch
Editor
Sven Nykvist
Director of Photography
Federico De Laurentiis
Producer
David Grisman
Original Music Composer
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