King of the Gypsies (1978)

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Directed by

Frank Pierson

Starring (View all)

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

Written by

Peter Maas
book

Frank Pierson
written for the screen by

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Description: King of the Gypsies tells the story of David Stepanowicz (Eric Roberts), a young man caught between three forces: his desire to renounce his gypsy roots, his father's (Judd Hirsh) enmity, and his grandfather's (Sterling Hayden) wish that he follow him as King of the Gypsies. David tries to make a life in New York City but his mother (Susan Sarandon) calls upon him to save his sister (Brooke Shields) from an arranged marriage. Although he rescues her, she perishes in an automobile wreck caused by their enraged father. A final bloody encounter between the two men takes place after David is given a golden medallion and ring at h ... (more)