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King of the Gypsies is a 1978 American drama film by Paramount Pictures starring Eric Roberts (in his film debut), Sterling Hayden, Shelley Winters, Susan Sarandon, Brooke Shields, Annette O'Toole and Judd Hirsch.
Feb 28, 1979 · With Sterling Hayden, Shelley Winters, Susan Sarandon, Judd Hirsch. In the criminal and violent world of modern-day Gypsies based in New York City, their 'king' Zharko Stepanowicz passes his leadership to his unwilling grandson, leaving the skipped father resentful.
King of the gypsies, Zharko Stepanowicz (Sterling Hayden), visits the camp of fellow gypsy Spiro (Michael V. Gazzo) and demands the marriage of Spiro's daughter, Rose (Susan Sarnadon), to his son, Groffo (Judd Hirsch), a union for which Zharko paid $4,500.
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Internal conflict tears an American gypsy family further apart when the head of the clan dies, leaving the title of 'King' to his grandson, rather than his ne'er-do-well son. Even though the grandson refuses the role, his father tries to destroy him.
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The grandson (Eric Roberts) of a Gypsy king (Sterling Hayden) inherits the New York clan ahead of his father (Judd Hirsch), who tries to kill him.
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Brief Synopsis. On his deathbed, the head of a New York tribe of gypsies passes the mantle to his grandson, Dave. Angry at being passed over for control of the tribe, Dave's father Groffo begins plotting his son's death.
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. Frank Pierson.
