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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.
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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.
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- Crime, Drama
- Frank Pierson
- 1979-02-28
Aug 3, 2015 · The opening scene of King of the Gypsies (1978) shows a lone gypsy dancing an elaborate dance by a stream in the picturesque country landscape of New York state sometime at the beginning of...
Jul 24, 2015 · The scene is set at a gypsy camp in the 1940s, as Zharko Stepanowicz (Sterling Hayden in one of his late-career mandatory beard roles), self-proclaimed King of the Gypsies, demands to be given young Rose (Tiffany Bogart), as he’s already paid $4,000 for her so she can marry his son Groffo (Mark Vahanian).
May 24, 2024 · Gypsies: they’re a law unto themselves, descended from the Romani and bound by centuries of tradition. This multi-generational tale follows a modern-day tribe based in New York City led by the proud ‘king’ Zharko Stepanowicz, who wants to pass rule on to his grandson, Dave (Roberts).
Jun 28, 2013 · Dave (Eric Roberts) is the rebellious son of Groffo (Jud Hirsch) who no longer wants to be a part of the gypsy clan that he was raised in and instead a part of the American dream. However, when Dave’s grandfather Zharko (Sterling Hayden) lies dying in his hospital bed he gives the coveted medallion to Dave making him the new king of the gypsies.
