King of the Gypsies

Frank Pierson
1978-12-20

They have their own language... Their own codes of sex, honor and vengeance... And their own way of choosing a king.
5.6
112 min

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.

Cast

Name Character Team
Sterling Hayden King Zharko Stepanowicz Unowned
Shelley Winters Queen Rachel Unowned
Susan Sarandon Rose Zac E. Chan
Judd Hirsch Groffo Unowned
Eric Roberts Dave Hangin with Mr. Cooper
Brooke Shields Tita Unowned
Annette O'Toole Sharon Unowned
Annie Potts Persa Unowned
Alice Drummond Zharko's Nurse Unowned
Michael V. Gazzo Spiro Giorgio Unowned
Antonia Rey Danitza Giorgio Unowned
Stephen Mendillo Adolf Unowned
Joe Zaloom Rui Ilanovitch Unowned
Linda Manz (uncredited) Unowned
Zvee Scooler Phuro Unowned
Matthew Labyorteaux Middle Dave Unowned
Danielle Brisebois Young Tita Unowned
Marc Vahanian Young Groffo Unowned
Chris Manor Unowned
C.A.R. Smith Unowned
Kathi Moss Unowned
Mary Louise Wilson Ivy Unowned
David Rounds Unowned
Anthony Holland Mr. Tomlin Unowned
Tom Quinn Unowned
David Little Unowned
Martin Rosenblatt Unowned
Frederick Coffin Basketball Coach Unowned
Michael Higgins Traffic Court Judge Unowned
MacIntyre Dixon Courthouse Reporter Unowned
Paul Sparer Unowned
Mark Weston Unowned
Joe Maruzzo Waiter Unowned
Bernie McInerney Zharko's Doctor Unowned
Franklin Scott Unowned
Jay Norman Unowned
William Duell Unowned
Roy Brocksmith Unowned
Harris Laskawy Unowned
Tom Mason Unowned
Stéphane Grappelli Unowned
Dee Dee Friedman Unowned
Faith Minton Gypsy Unowned
Leonard Jackson Unowned