King Zharko Stepanowicz — King of the Gypsies Character Profile

King Zharko Stepanowicz - King of the Gypsies

About King Zharko Stepanowicz

The dying patriarch and leader of the Romanis in 1960s NYC. He passes his leadership role to his grandson Dave despite Dave's initial reluctance.

King Zharko Stepanowicz — Character Profile

Character Facts

Played by: Sterling Hayden
Appears in: King of the Gypsies (1978)
Role: Protagonist

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Queen Rachel (Shelley Winters)
Rose (Susan Sarandon)
Dave (Eric Roberts)
Tita (Brooke Shields)
Groffo (Judd Hirsch)
Sharon (Annette O'Toole)
Zharko's Nurse (Alice Drummond)
Persa (Annie Potts)
Spiro Giorgio (Michael V. Gazzo)
Danitza Giorgio (Antonia Rey)
Rui Ilanovitch (Joe Zaloom)
Phuro (Zvee Scooler)