Apple TVKing of the Gypsies (1978)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.6
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Race Swap: Yes
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film explores the internal generational and cultural conflicts within a Romani community, presenting a nuanced view of tradition versus modernity without explicitly championing a specific political ideology or offering a clear, ideologically-driven solution.
The movie primarily features traditional casting with mainstream actors portraying an ethnic minority, and its narrative focuses on the cultural dynamics of that community without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or presenting strong DEI themes as central to its story.
Secondary
The film portrays the Romani Zotta family, based on a real-life Romani family, with predominantly white actors. Romani people are a distinct ethnic group with non-European origins, making the portrayal by European-descended actors a race swap.
The film "King of the Gypsies" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its narrative. Its focus is primarily on the dynamics and conflicts within a Romani family and their traditions, leading to a determination of N/A for LGBTQ+ portrayal.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "King of the Gypsies" (1978) is an adaptation of a non-fiction book about a Romani family. There is no evidence that any established character from the source material or historical figures depicted had their gender changed in the film adaptation.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
5.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.2
5.6
Critic Ratings
6.7
3.8
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