King of the Gypsies (film)
- Sterling Hayden: King Zharko Stepanowicz
- Shelley Winters: Queen Rachel
- Susan Sarandon: Rose
- Brooke Shields: Tita
- Annette O'Toole: Sharon
- Eric Roberts: Dave
- Judd Hirsch: Groffo
- Annie Potts: Persa
- Michael V. Gazzo: Spiro Giorgio
- Antonia Rey: Danitza Giorgio
- Stephen Mendillo: Adolf
- Joe Zaloom: Rui Ilanovitch
- Lou Cevetillo: Pete Stepanowicz
- Zvee Scooler: Phuro
- David Rounds: Mr. Kessler
King of the Gypsies (King of the Gypsies ) is an American film drama from the year 1978. Directed by Frank Pierson, who wrote the screenplay based on a book by Peter Maas.
Action
Zharko Stepanowicz bears the title of king of a group of Roma living in the region of New York City. He is close to death and wants the power passed to his grandson Dave. Dave's father Groffo feels ignored and plotting against his son. The assimilated in American society Dave is ready to relinquish power to his father. He does it finally did not have to preserve the tradition.
Reviews
Vincent Canby wrote in The New York Times 20 December 1978, the melodrama about three generations of gypsies have a lot of color, but little substance. The film WOULD places - the fact that some gypsies would urge the other to Respect the king - like The Godfather.
Dave Kehr called the film in the Chicago Reader as " irrelevant ", " chaotic " and " rambling "; he had no atmosphere or energy. The government was " half-hearted ".
Awards
Eric Roberts was nominated in 1979 as Best Young Actor for the Golden Globe Award.
Background
The film was shot in New York City and Hillside (New Jersey). He played in the cinemas of the United States an approximately 7.3 million U.S. dollars.