Drama · United States of America · 1978 · 1h 52m

King of the Gypsies

King of the Gypsies poster
Director
Frank Pierson
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
Crew
Sven Nykvist — Director of Photography Paul Hirsch — Editor David Grisman — Original Music Composer Frank Pierson — Screenplay Federico De Laurentiis — Producer Gene Callahan — Production Design
Tagline

They have their own language... Their own codes of sex, honor and vengeance... And their own way of choosing a king.

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.

Trailer King of the Gypsies — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
new york citygypsywinterfateinheritance
Key Collaborators
Frank Pierson Director Sven Nykvist Director of Photography Paul Hirsch Editor David Grisman Original Music Composer Frank Pierson Screenplay Federico De Laurentiis Producer Gene Callahan Production Design Anna Hill Johnstone Costume Design
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