King of the Gypsies (1978)

  • R
  • 12/20/1978 (US)
  • 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 Pierson

Director, Screenplay

Cast

Sterling Hayden's headshot

Sterling Hayden

King Zharko Stepanowicz
Shelley Winters's headshot

Shelley Winters

Queen Rachel
Susan Sarandon's headshot

Susan Sarandon

Rose
Judd Hirsch's headshot

Judd Hirsch

Groffo
Eric Roberts's headshot

Eric Roberts

Dave
Brooke Shields's headshot

Brooke Shields

Tita
Annette O'Toole's headshot

Annette O'Toole

Sharon
Annie Potts's headshot

Annie Potts

Persa

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