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King of the Gypsies

R19781h 52mFrank Pierson
IMDb 6.3 · Rotten Tomatoes 67% · Metacritic 38

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

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.

Drama
New York CityGypsyWinterFateInheritance

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What is King of the Gypsies (1978) about?

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.

Who stars in King of the Gypsies?

King of the Gypsies stars Sterling Hayden (King Zharko Stepanowicz), Shelley Winters (Queen Rachel), Susan Sarandon (Rose), Judd Hirsch (Groffo), Eric Roberts (Dave). The film was directed by Frank Pierson.

How long is King of the Gypsies?

King of the Gypsies has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1978. It is rated R.

Is King of the Gypsies worth watching?

King of the Gypsies holds an IMDb rating of 6.3/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 67. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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