King of the Gypsies (1978)

Released: 1978-12-20 Duration: 1hr 52min

Genres: Drama

Rating 5.6

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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.

Overview

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.

Production Companies

The De Laurentiis Company

Paramount Pictures

Additional Info

Budget	$5,000,000.00
Revenue	$7,325,177.00
Original Language	en
Popularity	6.144

Directed By

Frank Pierson

Crew

Director
Frank Pierson

Executive Producer
Dino De Laurentiis

Editor
Paul Hirsch

Director of Photography
Sven Nykvist

Book
Peter Maas

Original Music Composer
David Grisman

Production Design
Gene Callahan

Costume Design
Anna Hill Johnstone

Producer
Federico De Laurentiis

Associate Producer
Anna Gross

Casting
Scott Rudin

Casting
Joel Thurm

Script Supervisor
Kay Chapin

Screenplay
Frank Pierson

Art Direction
John Jay Moore

Set Decoration
Robert Drumheller

Set Decoration
John Godfrey

Makeup Artist
Giannetto De Rossi

Hairstylist
Mirella De Rossi

Makeup Artist
Carl Fullerton

Hairstylist
Bob Grimaldi

Makeup Artist
Allen Weisinger

Special Effects
Edward Drohan

Assistant Editor
Pamela Malouf

Stunt Coordinator
Glenn R. Wilder

Assistant Director
Alan Hopkins

Casting Director
Scott Rudin

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