King of the Gypsies
"They have their own language... Their own codes of sex, honor and vengeance... And their own way of choosing a king."
Originally released in 1978. King of the Gypsies is a drama film. directed by Frank Pierson.
Starring Sterling Hayden, Shelley Winters, and Susan Sarandon
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 20, 1978
47 years ago
Runtime
1h 52m
112 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (20 votes)
Budget
$5M
Production budget
Box Office
$7.3M
1.5x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $5,000,000
- Revenue
- $7,325,177
Production Companies
- The De Laurentiis Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is King of the Gypsies about?
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.
Who directed King of the Gypsies?
King of the Gypsies was directed by Frank Pierson.
How long is King of the Gypsies?
King of the Gypsies has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).
When was King of the Gypsies released?
King of the Gypsies was released on December 20, 1978 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in King of the Gypsies?
The main cast of King of the Gypsies includes Sterling Hayden, Shelley Winters, Susan Sarandon, Judd Hirsch, Eric Roberts.