I saw this movie in the theater in 1978. It is one of my favorite films. Then I met someone who is Gypsy, who became one of my closest friends. She told me alot of what is shown in the movie is quite accurate. The part about stealing does go on but, (at least in her branch of the family) it is looked down upon. Most of them are proud of their American heritage AND their Romany heritage.
Review of King of the Gypsies
