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.
Genres
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.
Details
Budget
$5000000
Revenue
$7325177
Runtime
112 min
Release Date
1978-12-20
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
19
Vote Average
5.6
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
Chris Manor
C.A.R. Smith
Kathi Moss
Mary Louise Wilson
Ivy
David Rounds
Anthony Holland
Mr. Tomlin
Tom Quinn
David Little
Martin Rosenblatt
Frederick Coffin
Basketball Coach
Michael Higgins
Traffic Court Judge
MacIntyre Dixon
Courthouse Reporter
Paul Sparer
Mark Weston
Joe Maruzzo
Waiter
Bernie McInerney
Zharko's Doctor
Franklin Scott
Jay Norman
William Duell
Roy Brocksmith
Harris Laskawy
Tom Mason
Stéphane Grappelli
Dee Dee Friedman
Faith Minton
Gypsy
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