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King of the gypsies / Paramount ; Dino De Laurentiis presents ; a Frank Pierson film ; produced by Federico De Laurentiis ; written for the screen and directed by Frank Pierson.
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- Format:
- Video
- Author/Creator:
- Motion picture adaptation of (work) : Maas, Peter, 1929-2001, King of the gypsies., author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Maas, Peter, 1929-2001--Film adaptations.
- Maas, Peter.
- Romanies--Family relationships--Drama.
- Romanies.
- Romanies--Kings and rulers--Succession--Drama.
- Romanies--United States--Social life and customs--20th century--Drama.
- Romanies--Drama.
- Maas, Peter, 1929-2001.
- Romanies--Social life and customs.
- United States.
- Genre:
- Feature films -- United States.
- Drama.
- Feature films.
- Fiction films.
- Film adaptations.
- Physical Description:
- 1 videodisc (113 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Place of Publication:
- [Chicago, Ill.] : Olive Films, [2015]
- Language Note:
- English audio.
- System Details:
- DVD, NTSC, Region 1; widescreen (1.78:1) presentation; mono.
- digital optical mono
- NTSC
- video file DVD video
- Summary:
- 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.
- Participant:
- Sterling Hayden, Eric Roberts, Susan Sarandon, Brooke Shields, Annie Potts, Shelly Winters, Judd Hirsch, Michael V. Gazzo.
- Credits:
- Director of photography, Sven Nykvist ; editor, Paul Hirsch ; music, David Grisman.
- Notes:
- Based on the novel by Peter Maas.
- Originally released as a motion picture in 1978.
- Home use only.
- Copy protected.
- OCLC:
- 910852516
- Publisher Number:
- 887090105507
- OF1055 Olive Films
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