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The Dukes of Hazzard: The Beginning (2007): Cast & Plot

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The Dukes of Hazzard: The Beginning is a 2007 adventure comedy directed by Robert Berlinger, starring Willie Nelson as Jesse Duke, Randy Wayne and Christopher McDonald. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.

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The Dukes of Hazzard: The Beginning (2007) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 35m (95 min)
Director
Robert Berlinger
Genres
Adventure , Action , Comedy
Original language
English
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The story

What Is The Dukes of Hazzard: The Beginning About?

The premise of The Dukes of Hazzard: The Beginning without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Teen cousins Bo and Luke Duke are arrested and, instead of jail, are sent to their Uncle Jesse’s farm in Hazzard for a summer of hard work as part of their parole. While there they discover Boss Hogg’s scheme to foreclose on the property. With help from cousin Daisy, the brothers rally to protect the farm and its storied moonshine legacy.

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Cast & crew

The Dukes of Hazzard: The Beginning Cast & Characters

Willie Nelson leads the cast as Jesse Duke, with Randy Wayne as Luke Duke and Christopher McDonald as JD "Boss" Hogg. Directed by Robert Berlinger; 21 actors are credited in all.

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Plot

The Dukes of Hazzard: The Beginning Plot Summary

What happens in The Dukes of Hazzard: The Beginning from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Set in the fictional towns of Georgia, Bo Duke [Jonathan Bennett] and Luke Duke [Randy Wayne] are arrested for reckless driving and blowing up illegal fireworks, and they are paroled to their Uncle Jesse [Willie Nelson] in neighboring Hazzard County for a summer of hard work on the family farm. The Duke brothers are drawn into a clash with the crafty Boss Hogg [Christopher McDonald], who has a habit of bending the law to serve his own interests, and a sense that their family’s moonshine tradition may be the only way to keep the farm afloat. Jesse carries on the family trade, producing the county’s best moonshine, while the clock ticks toward foreclosure if the money doesn’t come in.

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The whole story of The Dukes of Hazzard: The Beginning, scene by scene

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The Dukes of Hazzard: The Beginning Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Dukes of Hazzard: The Beginning.

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10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What is the name of the iconic car the Duke boys rebuild?

Cars

Cars in The Dukes of Hazzard: The Beginning

22 cars on screen, including the 1969 Dodge Charger and the 1994 BMW 325i Cabrio E36.

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  • 1969 Dodge Charger in The Dukes of Hazzard: The Beginning 1969 Dodge Charger Featured role
  • 1994 BMW 325i Cabrio E36 in The Dukes of Hazzard: The Beginning 1994 BMW 325i Cabrio E36 Important role
  • 1976 Cadillac Eldorado in The Dukes of Hazzard: The Beginning 1976 Cadillac Eldorado Important role
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The Dukes of Hazzard: The Beginning FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Dukes of Hazzard: The Beginning, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Dukes of Hazzard: The Beginning?

The Dukes of Hazzard: The Beginning runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

When was The Dukes of Hazzard: The Beginning released?

The Dukes of Hazzard: The Beginning was released on March 4, 2007.

Who directed The Dukes of Hazzard: The Beginning?

The Dukes of Hazzard: The Beginning was directed by Robert Berlinger.

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Who is in the cast of The Dukes of Hazzard: The Beginning?

The Dukes of Hazzard: The Beginning stars Willie Nelson as Jesse Duke, Randy Wayne as Luke Duke and Christopher McDonald as JD "Boss" Hogg, among 21 credited actors.

Does The Dukes of Hazzard: The Beginning have a post-credit scene?

No. The Dukes of Hazzard: The Beginning has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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