King of the Gypsies

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.

Cast

Sterling Hayden

as King Zharko Stepanowicz

Shelley Winters

as Queen Rachel

Susan Sarandon

as Rose

Judd Hirsch

as Groffo

Eric Roberts

as Dave

Brooke Shields

as Tita

Annette O'Toole

as Sharon

Annie Potts

as Persa

Alice Drummond

as Zharko's Nurse

Michael V. Gazzo

as Spiro Giorgio

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