Movie · drama
King of the Gypsies
1978 · 1h 52m · R
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What is it about? 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.
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.
Genre: drama. Themes: new york city, gypsy, winter, fate, inheritance.
Cast and crew King of the Gypsies
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Creators
- Directed byFrank Pierson
- ScreenplayFrank Pierson
- Based onPeter Maas
- MusicDavid Grisman
- CinematographySven Nykvist
- EditingPaul Hirsch
Full cast and crew45 cast members, 28 crew
Cast:
- Sterling Hayden · Zharko Stepanowicz
- Shelley Winters · 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 · Tita
- Marc Vahanian · Groffo
- Chris Manor · Gypsy Horsetrader
- C.A.R. Smith
- Kathi Moss
- Mary Louise Wilson · Ivy
- David Rounds
- Anthony Holland · Tomlin
- Tom Quinn
- David Little
- Martin Rosenblatt
- Frederick Coffin · Basketball Coach
- Michael Higgins · Traffic Court Judge
- MacIntyre Dixon · Courthouse Reporter
- Paul Sparer
- Mark Weston
- Joe Maruzzo · Waiter
- Bernie McInerney · Zharko's Doctor
- Franklin Scott
- Jay Norman
- William Duell
- Roy Brocksmith
- Harris Laskawy
- Tom Mason
Crew:
- Frank Pierson · Director
- Dino De Laurentiis · Executive Producer
- Paul Hirsch · Editor
- Sven Nykvist · Director of Photography
- Peter Maas · Book
- David Grisman · Original Music Composer
- Gene Callahan · Production Design
- Anna Hill Johnstone · Costume Design
- Federico De Laurentiis · Producer
- Scott Rudin · Casting
- Joel Thurm · Casting
- Frank Pierson · Screenplay
Trailer King of the Gypsies
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Details King of the Gypsies
- First theatrical release
- December 20, 1978
- Release in the US
- December 20, 1978
- Country
- United States
- Original language
- English
- Rating
- R
- Studio
- The De Laurentiis Company
Numbers and release
- Budget
- $5M
- Worldwide gross
- $7.3M
Frequently asked questions
How long is King of the Gypsies?
1h 52m (112 minutes).
Who’s in King of the Gypsies?
Sterling Hayden, Shelley Winters, Susan Sarandon, Judd Hirsch, Eric Roberts, Brooke Shields, Annette O'Toole, Annie Potts, Alice Drummond, and Michael V. Gazzo. Directed by Frank Pierson.
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