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King of the Gypsies(1978)
Status: Released
Date: 1978-12-20
59%
24 Votes
Time: 1h 52m
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.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
Budget: $5,000,000.00
Revenue: $7,325,177.00
ProductionCompanies: 
Movie: King of the Gypsies
Top 10 Billed 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
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