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Mustalaisten kuningas

Original title: King of the Gypsies
  • 1978
  • K-16
  • 1h 52m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
1.4K
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Mustalaisten kuningas (1978)
In the criminal and violent world of modern-day Gypsies based in New York City, their 'king' Zharko Stepanowicz passes his leadership to his unwilling grandson, leaving the skipped father resentful.
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In the criminal and violent world of modern-day Gypsies based in New York City, their 'king' Zharko Stepanowicz passes his leadership to his unwilling grandson, leaving the skipped father re... Read allIn the criminal and violent world of modern-day Gypsies based in New York City, their 'king' Zharko Stepanowicz passes his leadership to his unwilling grandson, leaving the skipped father resentful.In the criminal and violent world of modern-day Gypsies based in New York City, their 'king' Zharko Stepanowicz passes his leadership to his unwilling grandson, leaving the skipped father resentful.

  • Director
    • Frank Pierson
  • Writers
    • Peter Maas
    • Frank Pierson
  • Stars
    • Eric Roberts
    • Judd Hirsch
    • Susan Sarandon
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.2/10
    1.4K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Frank Pierson
    • Writers
      • Peter Maas
      • Frank Pierson
    • Stars
      • Eric Roberts
      • Judd Hirsch
      • Susan Sarandon
    • 17User reviews
    • 15Critic reviews
    • 38Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 nominations

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    Mustalaisten kuningas (1978)
    Eric Roberts, Judd Hirsch, and Stephen Mendillo in Mustalaisten kuningas (1978)
    Brooke Shields, Eric Roberts, Judd Hirsch, and Stephen Mendillo in Mustalaisten kuningas (1978)
    Eric Roberts in Mustalaisten kuningas (1978)
    Susan Sarandon in Mustalaisten kuningas (1978)
    Eric Roberts in Mustalaisten kuningas (1978)
    Susan Sarandon in Mustalaisten kuningas (1978)
    Susan Sarandon, Judd Hirsch, Danielle Brisebois, and Matthew Labyorteaux in Mustalaisten kuningas (1978)
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    Brooke Shields and Annette O'Toole in Mustalaisten kuningas (1978)
    Brooke Shields and Eric Roberts in Mustalaisten kuningas (1978)

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    Eric Roberts
    Eric Roberts
    • Dave
    Judd Hirsch
    Judd Hirsch
    • Groffo
    Susan Sarandon
    Susan Sarandon
    • Rose
    Sterling Hayden
    Sterling Hayden
    • King Zharko Stepanowicz
    Shelley Winters
    Shelley Winters
    • Queen Rachel
    Brooke Shields
    Brooke Shields
    • Tita
    Annette O'Toole
    Annette O'Toole
    • Sharon
    Annie Potts
    Annie Potts
    • Persa
    Michael V. Gazzo
    Michael V. Gazzo
    • Spiro Giorgio
    Antonia Rey
    Antonia Rey
    • Danitza Giorgio
    Stephen Mendillo
    Stephen Mendillo
    • Adolf
    Daniel Spira
    • Zio Miller
    Joe Zaloom
    Joe Zaloom
    • Rui Ilanovitch
    Lou Cevetillo
    • Pete Stepanowicz
    Zvee Scooler
    Zvee Scooler
    • Phuro
    • (as Svee Scooler)
    Cory Einbinder
    • Young Dave
    • (as Corey Einbinder)
    Matthew Labyorteaux
    Matthew Labyorteaux
    • Middle Dave
    • (as Matthew Laborteaux)
    Danielle Brisebois
    Danielle Brisebois
    • Young Tita
    • (as Danielle Brisbois)
    • Director
      • Frank Pierson
    • Writers
      • Peter Maas
      • Frank Pierson
    • All cast & crew
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    • Trivia
      Years after they made this movie, Shelley Winters and Annie Potts appeared as guests on the television talk show The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962). Looking at Potts, Winters said, "I know you from somewhere, or I've seen you in some great movies. I can't remember which." Potts replied, "Well, maybe it was one we did together." Winters didn't remember the film, until Potts reminded her that it was Mustalaisten kuningas (1978). Upon being told this, Winters instantly said to Potts, "Of course! And you were wonderful in it!" This caused a large roar of laughter from the audience.
    • Quotes

      Dave: We live in a democracy. There are no kings.

    • Connections
      Featured in Sneak Previews: Force 10 from Navarone, Moment By Moment, Superman, Oliver's Story, King of the Gypsies (1978)
    • Soundtracks
      Be My Love
      By Nicholas Brodszky and Sammy Cahn

      Sung by Robert Jason

    User reviews17

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    9/10
    It's not the gypsy way!
    Strong performances by a stellar cast highlight this unforgettable film about a largely misunderstood population known as the Gypsies. They sing, dance, wear jewelry, and party together. On the other hand, they steal, deceive and con non-Gypsies out of their money with fortune telling. For most viewers, this film shows complex depiction of them. Eric Roberts give a top notch first rate powerful performance as the Gypsy son who sees the error of his people's ways like no schooling. The other cast members are legendary such as a young Brooke Shields playing his baby sister. Susan Sarandon and Judd Hirsch as his parents. Shelley Winters is great as Queen Rachel and Sterling Hayden as the King. This film is a must see.
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    • Oct 23, 2013

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    • Release date
      • July 13, 1979 (Finland)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • King of the Gypsies
    • Filming locations
      • Hillside, New Jersey, USA(Hollywood Cemetery)
    • Production company
      • Dino De Laurentiis Company
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $5,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $7,325,177
    • Gross worldwide
      • $7,325,177
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 52 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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