King of the Gypsies (1978)
1h 52m
Running Time
December 20, 1978Release Date
King of the Gypsies (1978)
1h 52m
Running Time
December 20, 1978Release Date
Network & Production Companies



Plot.
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.
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Cast & Crew.

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

Mary Louise Wilson
Ivy

Anthony Holland
Mr. Tomlin

Frederick Coffin
Basketball Coach

Michael Higgins
Traffic Court Judge

MacIntyre Dixon
Courthouse Reporter

Joe Maruzzo
Waiter

Bernie McInerney
Zharko's Doctor

Faith Minton
Gypsy

Frank Pierson
Director / Screenplay

Dino De Laurentiis
Executive Producer

Paul Hirsch
Editor

Sven Nykvist
Director of Photography

Scott Rudin
Casting / Casting Director

Anna Gross
Associate Producer

Kay Chapin
Script Supervisor

Joel Thurm
Casting

Peter Maas
Book

Gene Callahan
Production Design

Federico De Laurentiis
Producer

David Grisman
Original Music Composer

Anna Hill Johnstone
Costume Design

Mirella De Rossi
Hairstylist

Carl Fullerton
Makeup Artist

Bob Grimaldi
Hairstylist

Giannetto De Rossi
Makeup Artist

Allen Weisinger
Makeup Artist

John Jay Moore
Art Direction

Robert Drumheller
Set Decoration

Edward Drohan
Special Effects

John Godfrey
Set Decoration

Pamela Malouf
Assistant Editor

Glenn R. Wilder
Stunt Coordinator

Alan Hopkins
Assistant Director

Frank Ferrara
Stunts

Chris Manor

C.A.R. Smith

Kathi Moss

Paul Sparer
Media.











Details.
Release DateDecember 20, 1978
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 52m
Content RatingR
Budget$5,000,000
Box Office$7,325,177
Filming LocationsNew Jersey · New York City, United States
Genres
Last updated:
This Movie Is About.
new york
gypsy
winter
fate
inheritance
Wiki.
King of the Gypsies is a 1978 American drama film by Paramount Pictures starring Eric Roberts (in his film debut), Sterling Hayden, Shelley Winters, Susan Sarandon, Brooke Shields, Annette O'Toole and Judd Hirsch.
Originally planned to be directed by Peter Bogdanovich, the film was finally directed by Frank Pierson from a screenplay which he adapted from the 1975 book King of the Gypsies by Peter Maas. The book tells the story of Steve Tene and his Romani family.
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