King of the Gypsies (1978)

5.9/10 • 112 min • Drama

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.

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

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