King of the gypsies
By: Paramount ; Dino De Laurentiis presents ; a Frank Pierson film ; produced by Federico De Laurentiis ; written for the screen and directed by Frank Pierson
Contributors: Hayden, Sterling, 1916-1986, actor; Roberts, Eric, 1956- actor; Sarandon, Susan, 1946- actor; Shields, Brooke, 1965- actor; Potts, Annie, actor; Grisman, David, composer (expression); Maas, Peter, 1929-2001; Paramount Pictures Corporation; Olive Films
Published: 2015
Language: eng
Format: [videorecording] /
Number of pages: 113
Subjects: Drama; Social life and customs; Kings and rulers; Succession; Romanies; Family relationships; Film adaptations
Description: A compelling tale of New York's 'gypsies' and their criminal underworld. Dave, the grandson and heir apparent to the dying 'King', is torn between his legacy and the outside world, and is soon faced with a decision that will forever alter his life and the lives of those around him.
Notes: Based on the novel by Peter Maas.

Originally released as a motion picture in 1978.

Director of photography, Sven Nykvist ; editor, Paul Hirsch ; music, David Grisman.

Sterling Hayden, Eric Roberts, Susan Sarandon, Brooke Shields, Annie Potts, Shelly Winters, Judd Hirsch, Michael V. Gazzo.

MPAA rating: R.

DVD, NTSC, region 1, widescreen (1.78:1) presentation; mono.

English audio.