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The Dukes

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57% Tomatometer 23 Reviews 33% Popcornmeter 25,000+ Ratings
Once one of the most popular doo-wop duos in the 1960s, Danny (Robert Davi) and George (Chazz Palminteri) now barely make a living in the music business. While their loyal manager (Peter Bogdanovich) struggles to find them gigs, Danny and George decide to boost their bank accounts the old-fashioned way: burglary. Hearing about a shady dentist's stash of gold fillings, the men prepare to pull off a heist.
The Dukes

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Critics Consensus

Despite the charming principal performances, The Dukes remains little more than an unambitious pet project.

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Moira MacDonald Seattle Times 12/11/2008
3/4
Davi, who has the kind of handsomely weathered face that has spent a lot of time gazing into the sun, clearly poured his heart into this movie, and it shows. Go to Full Review Josh Rosenblatt Austin Chronicle 11/26/2008
2.5/5
As light as a feather and about as memorable, The Dukes is a pet project all the way, just a lark for Davi and his buddies to star in and screen for one another like a home movie. Go to Full Review Rafer Guzman Newsday 11/21/2008
2/4
The sweetness grows cloying by the end, but perhaps that's fitting for a film that's so clearly a labor of love. Go to Full Review Josh Bell Las Vegas Weekly 11/26/2008
2/5
A meager, low-key dramedy. Go to Full Review Bob Strauss Los Angeles Daily News 11/21/2008
2/4
A lot of love was clearly poured into this project; too bad the results were only so-so. Go to Full Review James Berardinelli ReelViews 11/21/2008
3/4
The Dukes may be hard to find on the big screen, but it's worth keeping an eye out for once it reaches DVD. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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09/20/2014 Movie is about a doo-wop act that at one time had the most popular song in the country. Decades later, the group desperate for cash, the musicians decide to work together to pull off an ill-conceived heist. Average movie at best. See more 10/03/2011 Great film. Congrads on Robert Davi on making a really good film. The film is better than half of the films that are playing right now. Davi did a great job both directing wise and acting wise. He has a great on screen chemistry with Chazz Palminteri, who is also hilarious in the film. The film kind of reminded me of the movie, The Crew, with Richard Dreyfuss and Burt Reynolds. The Crew was a better film than this. However, I still liked The Dukes and recommend it. See more 08/28/2011 This movie is much much better than what the rt score shows. The movie starts a little slow but once the story unfolds it is quite entertaining and the characters were great. See more 06/26/2011 A funny character driven story that followed a bunch of wiseguys trying to regain the success they once enjoyed as yutes. I really enjoyed the cast, which made up for what lacked in some of the writing. See more 06/12/2011 Struggles to rise above the surface. See more 06/23/2010 As soon as it started, I immediately didn't like it. I think I got to about 37 minutes before I turned it off. See more Read all reviews
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Robert Davi

Director

Robert Davi

Danny

Chazz Palminteri

George

Peter Bogdanovich

Lou

Miriam Margolyes

Aunt Vee

Elya Baskin

Murph

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The Dukes

The Dukes (2007) Chazz Palminteri as George in "The Dukes." Chazz Palminteri as George and Robert Davi as Danny in "The Dukes." Robert Davi as Danny in "The Dukes." View more photos

Movie Info

Synopsis Once one of the most popular doo-wop duos in the 1960s, Danny (Robert Davi) and George (Chazz Palminteri) now barely make a living in the music business. While their loyal manager (Peter Bogdanovich) struggles to find them gigs, Danny and George decide to boost their bank accounts the old-fashioned way: burglary. Hearing about a shady dentist's stash of gold fillings, the men prepare to pull off a heist.
Director
Robert Davi
Producer
Christopher J. Corabi, Robert Davi, Don Dunn
Screenwriter
James Andronica, Robert Davi
Distributor
CAVU Pictures
Rating
PG-13 (Brief Sexuality|Drug References)
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 14, 2008, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 27, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA)
$26.2K
Runtime
1h 36m
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