King of the Gypsies(1978)
They have their own language... Their own codes of sex, honor and vengeance... And their own way of choosing a king.
King of the Gypsies Synopsis
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.
King of the Gypsies (1978) is a drama film directed by Frank Pierson, released on December 20, 1978 with a runtime of 1h 52m. It stars Sterling Hayden, Shelley Winters, Susan Sarandon and Judd Hirsch. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 24 ratings.
- Director:
- Frank Pierson
- Writers:
- Peter Maas, Frank Pierson
- Producers:
- Federico De Laurentiis
- Cinematographer:
- Sven Nykvist
- Composer:
- David Grisman
- Production:
- The De Laurentiis Company
- Budget:
- $5,000,000
- Revenue:
- $7,325,177
- Status:
- Released
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King of the Gypsies Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sterling Hayden
as King Zharko Stepanowicz
Shelley Winters
as Queen Rachel
Susan Sarandon
as Rose
Judd Hirsch
as Groffo
Eric Roberts
as Dave
Brooke Shields
as Tita
Annette O'Toole
as Sharon
Annie Potts
as Persa
Alice Drummond
as Zharko's Nurse
Michael V. Gazzo
as Spiro Giorgio
Antonia Rey
as Danitza Giorgio
Stephen Mendillo
as Adolf
Key crew
Directed by Frank Pierson, written by Peter Maas and Frank Pierson, produced by Federico De Laurentiis.
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King of the Gypsies Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 24 ratings.
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King of the Gypsies – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch King of the Gypsies online?
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King of the Gypsies (1978) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in King of the Gypsies?
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The main cast of King of the Gypsies (1978) includes Sterling Hayden, Shelley Winters, Susan Sarandon, Judd Hirsch and Eric Roberts. The film was directed by Frank Pierson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was King of the Gypsies released?
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King of the Gypsies was released on December 20, 1978 and runs for 1h 52m.
Is King of the Gypsies worth watching?
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King of the Gypsies (1978) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 24 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for King of the Gypsies?
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