The Dukes

April. 23,2007      
Rating:
5.9
Trailer Synopsis Cast

The Dukes,a Doo Wop group, were on top of the world at 17, now are struggling for survival in 2008. Their manager is desperately trying to get them work but is met with failure at every turn. Finally pushed to the extreme , they pull a heist only a fool would attempt, which leaves them even more desperate. When all seems lost, they find themselves.

Robert Davi as  Danny DePasquale
Chazz Palminteri as  George Zucco
Elya Baskin as  Murph Sinitsky
Eloise DeJoria as  Katherine
Patrick Cupo as  Phil
Peter Bogdanovich as  Lou Fiola
Melora Hardin as  Diane
Miriam Margolyes as  Aunt Vee
Bruce Weitz as  Toulio
Joseph Campanella as  Giovanni Zorro

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Reviews

Cubussoli
2007/04/23

Very very predictable, including the post credit scene !!!

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SpuffyWeb
2007/04/24

Sadly Over-hyped

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VeteranLight
2007/04/25

I don't have all the words right now but this film is a work of art.

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Mathilde the Guild
2007/04/26

Although I seem to have had higher expectations than I thought, the movie is super entertaining.

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dognanny20012001
2007/04/27

Congrat"s To Robert Davi on his Directorial Debut!!!! He Definitely Shines As Actor/Writer/Director Here. This Is A Delightful, Funny and Heartwarming Movie. For all family members. You will laugh and cry with these characters, as they take you through their fascinating lives. The performances are right on target and the music is great! If you like Doo Wop, you will love this. Especially Roberts singing- what a voice! The story line is so today. Showing down on your luck buddy's trying to eke out a living, and make a comeback as the Doo Wop group they were back in the sixties. Not your average run of the mill movie that's for sure. Coming from one of the most under-appreciated actors in Hollywood. If you miss this one, You will definitely be missing out. So go buy it already!

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micronv100
2007/04/28

As a reward for productivity, our company set up an outing, for all staff and their families, to a screening of 'The Dukes' last week. We're a mixed bunch from 6 years to 65 and as ethnically diverse as any L.A. work-force. Would the movie appeal to such a wide range of backgrounds? Yes!, 'The Dukes' was a great mix of comedy and schmaltz to make for a true family movie. Interesting to see the two key characters, Robert Davi and Chazz Palminteri in a comedy role, pulling out all the stops to vamp up their aunt's Italian restaurant and put their lives back on track. Plenty laugh out loud moments including a 'screwed-up' gold heist where the loot ends up being a bag of gold filling amalgam for teeth! Great 50's 'doo-wop' sound-track and, since the cast sing their own numbers in the film, our 'beef' was there was not enough footage of them singing! I would have no qualms about taking the kids and the grandparents along to see 'The Dukes' and, if they are Italian, so much the better….

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califboy2005
2007/04/29

Saw this film at the DGA, great performances, heart warming, and very funny. Some classic moments, great chemistry between Chazz Palminteri, Robert Davi and Peter Bogdanovich. Miriam Margolyes is great as Aunt Vi, a role she normally would not be thought of. Elya Baskin is hysterical. Frank D'amico, who i have not seen before, is terrific. Eloise DeJoria combines sensitivity with a subtle comedic quality. Melora Hardin, from The Office,hits just the right tone as Danny's(Robert Davi)ex-wife.Bruce Weitz,Elaine Hendriks and Joyce Westergaard are all terrific. This is Robert Davi's first time directing and he does a fantastic job. The film has many twists and I could not predict where things were going ,which I normally do very easily.I laughed as hard in a few places as I ever had. The blending of pathos, humor and believabilty are rare these days..A MUST SEE

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mtomaselli
2007/04/30

I saw the The Dukes movie last night at the Wildwood Film Festival and liked it very much. I am surprised to see it listed as a drama because I didn't see it in that light. I thought it was a good light-hearted comedy that I would recommend as a good family movie. It has a nice story about being down on your luck while trying to hold on to your dreams. I've not seen a movie with Chaz Palmenteri in a comedic performance and found him to be very funny. The movie has some really funny scenes between Robert Davi and Chazz Palminteri playing well off of each other. The music was really good too. I thought there was a nice selection of Doo Wop songs and I especially liked the music by the group, The Emeralds. It was nice to see a local acapella group featured in a really good movie. If the movie comes your way, go see it - you won't be disappointed.

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