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The Dukes (2008)

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Reviews Counted:10

Fresh:6

Rotten:4

Average Rating:6.9/10

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

Genre: Comedies

Synopsis: In this heist comedy, a pair of doo-wop singers called the Dukes (Chazz Palminteri and Robert Davi) have seen better days. They can no longer support themselves on just their music, so they take a... In this heist comedy, a pair of doo-wop singers called the Dukes (Chazz Palminteri and Robert Davi) have seen better days. They can no longer support themselves on just their music, so they take a chance, hoping to raise their income by stealing a huge amount of gold from a dental lab. Since they lack experience, there's plenty of laughter and learning for the Dukes as they attempt the theft. In addition to his starring role, Davi wrote, directed, and produced this film, which also features Peter Bogdanovich, Miriam Margolyes, and Melora Hardin. [More]

Starring: Chazz Palminteri, Robert Davi, Peter Bogdanovich, Frank D'Amico

Starring: Chazz Palminteri, Robert Davi, Peter Bogdanovich, Frank D'Amico, Elya Baskin, Miriam Margolyes, Melora Hardin, Bruce Weitz, Eloise DeJoria, Dominic Scott Kay

Director: Robert Davi

Director: Robert Davi
Screenwriter: Robert Davi, James Andronica
Producer: Robert Davi
Composer: Nic Tenbroek
Studio: Cavu Pictures

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:fresh: :D This film was fantastic, pure genius. superb directing and acting. Robert Davi was... More
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:fresh: :) I RECENTLY SAW THIS FILM IN PHILADELPHIA . I HAD HEARD ABOUT IT ON THE RADIO AND WAS... More
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Compelling story about the anguish of becoming left behind when society transforms itself, much... More
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A great, refreshing movie. A great piece of moviemaking. Definitely a must-see, you will not be... More
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Lisa D.11/21/08
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To many, Davi is best known for playing the bad guy. Jake Fratelli in The Goonies. Franz Sanchez... More
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