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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.
Dec 20, 1978 · 1h 52m
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Drama

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

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
Directed by Frank Pierson

DETAILS

Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
$5,000,000
Revenue
$7,325,177
Production
The De Laurentiis Company
Country
US

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