This was Roberts' first major film role. Critics often praise his "top-notch" and "impressive" performance, noting his blend of intensity and nervous energy.
Released in 1978 and directed by Frank Pierson, is a gritty, multi-generational crime drama that explores the power struggles within a Romani family in New York City. 🎬 Film Overview King.of.the.Gypsies.1978.1080p.BluRay.x265-RARBG
The film captures the 1970s New York aesthetic—raw, messy, and stylistically similar to The Godfather or Mean Streets . This was Roberts' first major film role
Features a stellar lineup, including Susan Sarandon as Dave’s mother and a young Brooke Shields as his sister. ⭐ Key Highlights 🎬 Film Overview The film captures the 1970s
Judd Hirsch delivers a "genuinely frightening" performance as the rejected heir, while Susan Sarandon adds vitality to her role as Rose. ⚠️ Critiques & Controversies King of the Gypsies (1978)
King Zharko (Sterling Hayden) bypasses his violent son, Groffo (Judd Hirsch), to name his grandson, Dave (Eric Roberts), as his successor.
Dave wants to escape the criminal life and assimilate into mainstream America, leading to a deadly feud with his father.