The Dukes (2007)

The Dukes,(Chazz Palminteri and Robert Davi) a Doo Wop group, were on top of the world at 17, now are struggling for survival in 2008. Their manager (Peter Bogdanovich) is desperately ... See full summary »

Director:

Robert Davi

Writers:

James Andronica, Robert Davi

Stars:

Chazz Palminteri, Robert Davi, Peter Bogdanovich

7 wins.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Chazz Palminteri	...	George
Robert Davi	...	Danny
Peter Bogdanovich	...	Lou
Frank D'Amico	...	Armond
Elya Baskin	...	Murph
Miriam Margolyes	...	Aunt Vee
Melora Hardin	...	Diane
Bruce Weitz	...	Toulio
Eloise DeJoria	...	Katherine
Joseph Campanella	...	Giovanni Zorro
Dominic Scott Kay	...	Brion
Elaine Hendrix	...	Stephanie
Alphonse Mouzon	...	Ray
Joyce Westergaard	...	Suzette
John Prosky	...	Brad

Storyline

The Dukes,(Chazz Palminteri and Robert Davi) a Doo Wop group, were on top of the world at 17, now are struggling for survival in 2008. Their manager (Peter Bogdanovich) 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. Underneath the laughter, "The Dukes" is a film that explores the intricacies of re-defining yourself; not only dealing with lost fame but applies to anyone whoever found themselves at the bottom of the mountain looking up where they once were; and how ,in changing times, to hold onto your true self

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Plot Keywords:

doo wop | music group | gambling | singer | fight

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Taglines:

The music was then , the time is now

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Genres:

Comedy | Crime | Drama | Music

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for brief sexuality and drug references

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

14 November 2008 (USA)

Also Known As:

Ütött-kopott hírnév

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$6,067 (USA) (14 November 2008)

Gross:

$26,157 (USA) (5 December 2008)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Doo Wop Productions, Sun Lion Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

96 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Robert Davi wrote the first draft of the script in 1986. He was inspired to write it after working with 1960s rock star Jay Black in Contract on Cherry Street.

User Reviews

The Dukes Are Kings!

What a great film - it was evocative of the sixties - stylish - and the feel was one that grabbed you from the first frames - there's a wonderful story and secondary stories that are hilarious - saw it last night at the Newport Beach Film Festival - what a cast - Hollywood stalwarts Robert Davi and Chaz Palmenteiri star as over the hill Doo Wop stars who are running out of money and work, but they earn their kudos up against Joe Campanella and Peter Bogdonavich - and the music, a Doo Wop background set with a crazy crime caper - it will hook you and give you two hours of pure pleasure. Pure enjoyment, this is so classy and well done! I didn't know that Robert Davi had directed this, but what a debut - the style of the cinematographer was evocative of the glossy old school, which was the heart of the story, and all effects worked to push the story and the mood. This is sure to be a surprise winner of the Festival that also birthed the premieres of "Crash" and "The Illusionist."