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King of the Gypsies

1978Movie1 h 52 minR

49

MediocreGoodWatch score

49

MediocreGoodWatch score

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Summary

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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Friends night
Thought-provoking
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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Directed by: Frank Pierson
Written by: Frank Pierson
Produced by: Federico De Laurentiis
Music by: David Grisman

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December 20, 1978 · 1 h 52 min · R

Released: December 20, 1978
Runtime: 1 h 52 min
Age rating: R
Content: Violence, Strong Language
Genres: Drama
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Budget: $5 million
Box office: $7 million
Available in: 6 countries

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Where can I stream King of the Gypsies?

In the United States, King of the Gypsies is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is King of the Gypsies worth watching?

49

MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 67%, and Metacritic 38). Audiences rate it higher (63 out of 100) than critics (53).

Is King of the Gypsies plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.