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.
5.9(24) 1978-12-20 112 minDrama
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.
DirectorFrank Pierson
ProducerFederico De Laurentiis
Original Music ComposerDavid Grisman
ScreenplayFrank Pierson
Cast & characters
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
Joe Zaloom
as Rui Ilanovitch
Linda Manz
as (uncredited)
Zvee Scooler
as Phuro
Matthew Labyorteaux
as Middle Dave
Danielle Brisebois
as Young Tita
Marc Vahanian
as Young Groffo
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Chris Manor
as Gypsy Horsetrader
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C.A.R. Smith
as —
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Kathi Moss
as —
Mary Louise Wilson
as Ivy
David Rounds
as —
Anthony Holland
as Mr. Tomlin
