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."

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.

Director: Frank Pierson

Cast

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