"They have their own language... Their own codes of sex, honor and vengeance... And their own way of choosing a king."

1978

1h 52m

5.6(19 votes)

Drama

Overview

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.

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44 members

Acting

Sterling Hayden

King Zharko Stepanowicz

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Shelley Winters

Queen Rachel

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Susan Sarandon

Rose

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Judd Hirsch

Groffo

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Eric Roberts

Dave

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Brooke Shields

Tita

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Annette O'Toole

Sharon

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Annie Potts

Persa

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Alice Drummond

Zharko's Nurse

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Michael V. Gazzo

Spiro Giorgio

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Antonia Rey

Danitza Giorgio

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Stephen Mendillo

Adolf

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Joe Zaloom

Rui Ilanovitch

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Linda Manz

(uncredited)

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Zvee Scooler

Phuro

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Matthew Labyorteaux

Middle Dave

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Danielle Brisebois

Young Tita

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Marc Vahanian

Young Groffo

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Chris Manor

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C.A.R. Smith

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Kathi Moss

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Mary Louise Wilson

Ivy

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David Rounds

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Anthony Holland

Mr. Tomlin

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Tom Quinn

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David Little

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Martin Rosenblatt

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Frederick Coffin

Basketball Coach

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Michael Higgins

Traffic Court Judge

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MacIntyre Dixon

Courthouse Reporter

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Paul Sparer

Unknown Role

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Mark Weston

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Joe Maruzzo

Waiter

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Bernie McInerney

Zharko's Doctor

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Franklin Scott

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Jay Norman

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William Duell

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Roy Brocksmith

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Harris Laskawy

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Tom Mason

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Stéphane Grappelli

Unknown Role

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Dee Dee Friedman

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Faith Minton

Gypsy

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Leonard Jackson

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