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King of the Gypsies
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Synopsis
Not surprisingly, this fascinating dissection of Gypsy life in America was vilified by several ethnic special-interest groups, who'd previously delivered their mimeoed missives to novelist Peter Maas, on whose book the film was based. Sterling Hayden is the "king" of a New York-based gypsy tribe, who on his deathbed passes his crown to his reluctant grandson, Eric Roberts. Roberts' scuzzy father Judd Hirsch, envious that he's been passed over, begins plotting the demise of his own son. It appears at first that the boy, a thoroughly assimilated Manhattanite, would be more than willing to give up his invisible throne to Hirsch, but there's something about his heritage that always draws him back to his own people. Several genuine gypsies took part in the film as extras, bit players and technical advisers; reportedly, they also spent much of the shooting time trying to cadge a few dishonest dollars from cast and crew. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Cast

Michael Vincente Gazzo Spiro Georgio
Sterling Hayden King Zharko Stepanowicz
Annette O'Toole Sharon
Annie Potts Persa
Susan Sarandon Rose
Brooke Shields Tita Stepanowicz
Shelley Winters Queen Rachel
Eric Roberts Dave Stepanowicz

Production Crew

Peter Maas Book Author
Joel Thurm Casting
Scott Rudin Casting
Julie Arenal Choreography
Sven Nykvist Cinematographer
David Grisman Composer (Music Score)
Anna Hill Johnstone Costume Designer
Frank Pierson Director
Paul Hirsch Editor
Dino de Laurentiis Executive Producer
Alan Hopkins First Assistant Director
Allen Weisinger Makeup
Carl Fullerton Makeup
Giannetto De Rossi Makeup
Frederico de Laurentiis Producer
Gene Callahan Production Designer
John J. Moore Production Designer
Frank Pierson Screenwriter
John Godfrey Set Designer
Robert Drumheller Set Designer
Dennis L. Maitland Sound/Sound Designer
Year: 1978
Runtime: 112
Country: USA
MPAA Rating: R
Category: Feature

Genre
Drama

Produced by
Paramount