King of the Gypsies [Blu-ray]

King of the Gypsies [Blu-ray]

Director: Frank Pierson Cast: Eric Roberts
Eric Roberts
, Susan Sarandon
Susan Sarandon
, Sterling Hayden
Sterling Hayden
, Judd Hirsch
Judd Hirsch
Frank Pierson
King of the Gypsies [Blu-ray]

King of the Gypsies [Blu-ray]

Director: Frank Pierson Cast: Eric Roberts
Eric Roberts
, Susan Sarandon
Susan Sarandon
, Sterling Hayden
Sterling Hayden
, Judd Hirsch
Judd Hirsch
Frank Pierson

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Overview

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.

Product Details

Release Date: 07/14/2015
UPC: 0887090105606
Original Release: 1978
Rating: R
Source: Olive
Language: English
Time: 1:53:00
Sales rank: 15,640

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits
Eric Roberts Dave
Susan Sarandon Rose
Sterling Hayden King Zharko Stepanowicz
Judd Hirsch Groffo
Shelley Winters Queen Rachel
Brooke Shields Tita Stepanowicz
Annette O'Toole Sharon
Annie Potts Persa
Michael V. Gazzo Spiro Giorgio,Spiro Georgio
Antonia Rey Danitza Giorgio
Stephen Mendillo Adolf Mikel
Joe Zaloom Rui Ilanovitch
Lou Cevetillo Pete Stepanowicz
Zvee Scooler Phuro
David Rounds Mr. Kessler
Michael Higgins Judge
Mary Louise Wilson Willie
Daniel Spira Zio Miller
Robert Gerringer Actor
Thomas Quinn Jewelery Store Detective,Jewelry Store Detective
Frederick Coffin Basketball Coach
Paul Sparer Dave's Doctor
William Duell Funeral Home Director
Harris Laskawy Man at Accident
Sam Coppola Actor
Cory Einbinder Young Dave
Matthew Laborteaux Middle Dave
Bliss Verdon Actor
Danielle Brisebois Young Tita
Tiffany Bogart Young Rose
Marc Vahanian Young Groffo
Stephane Grappelly Gypsy Violinist
Roy Brocksmith Frinkuleschti
Rebecca Darke Actor
Glen Gianfrancisco Persa's Child
Patti LuPone Actor
David Little Kessler's Lawyer
Joe Maruzzo Waiter at Mamma Leone's
Robert Garcia Actor
Linda Manz Actor
C.A.R. Smith Christening Priest
James Shannon Courthouse Photographer
MacIntyre Dixon Courthouse Reporter
Kathi Moss Midwife
Mary Wynn Actor
Julie Garfield Actor
Chris Manor Gypsy Horsetrader
Jon Oppenheim Gypsy Horsetrader
Bernie McInerney Zharko's Doctor
Tom Mason Policeman at Groffo's Death
Mark Victor Actor
Alice Drummond Zharko's Nurse
Anthony Holland Mr. Tomlin
Jay Norman Hallway Thug
Martin Rosenblatt Zharko's Lawyer
Franklin Scott Hallway Thug
David Grisman Composer

Technical Credits
Fred Caruso Executive Producer
Federico De Laurentiis Producer,Executive Producer
Frank Pierson Director,Screenwriter
Joel Thurm Casting
Scott Rudin Casting
Frederico de Laurentiis Producer
Dennis L. Maitland Sound/Sound Designer
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