King of the Gypsies (1978)
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
Additional Info
| Budget | $5,000,000.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $7,325,177.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 7.722 |
Directed By
Frank Pierson
Crew
Frank Pierson
Dino De Laurentiis
Paul Hirsch
Sven Nykvist
Scott Rudin
Anna Gross
Kay Chapin
Joel Thurm
Peter Maas
Gene Callahan
Federico De Laurentiis
David Grisman
Anna Hill Johnstone
Mirella De Rossi
Carl Fullerton
Bob Grimaldi
Frank Pierson
Giannetto De Rossi
Allen Weisinger
John Jay Moore
Robert Drumheller
Edward Drohan
John Godfrey
Pamela Malouf
Glenn R. Wilder
Alan Hopkins
Scott Rudin
Frank Ferrara
TOP 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
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
Young Tita
Marc Vahanian
Young Groffo
Anthony Holland
Mr. Tomlin
Frederick Coffin
Basketball Coach
Michael Higgins
Traffic Court Judge
MacIntyre Dixon
Courthouse Reporter
Joe Maruzzo
Waiter
Bernie McInerney
Zharko's Doctor
Faith Minton
Gypsy
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