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King of the Gypsies (1978) · Cineora

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A FRANK PIERSON FILM

King of the Gypsies

19781h 52mRMovie

Drama

IMDb6.3/ 10 · 1.7K votes

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.

Dark
Gritty
Melancholic
Family
Power and politics
Cultural identity

Pace: Measured
Intensity: Intense
Complexity: Some focus

Good for watching alone and talking about after. Contains graphic violence and strong language.

DirectorFrank Pierson

FormatFeature film

TMDB5.9 / 10

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The people behind the story

Top cast

Sterling HaydenKing Zharko Stepanowicz

Shelley WintersQueen Rachel

Susan SarandonRose

Judd HirschGroffo

Eric RobertsDave

Brooke ShieldsTita

Annette O'TooleSharon

Annie PottsPersa

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