Former defense lawyer for dangerous criminal organizations, now managing the Villa Capri senior resort. He engages in a series of competitive challenges against the newcomer Leo. His past catches up when the son of a mafioso he imprisoned targets him. Duke and Leo eventually team up to defeat the mafia threat, leading to Duke's relocation to manage another resort.
They perform together during the resort's Christmas celebration.
At the Christmas party, Duke accompanies Johnny Mathis on piano.
Their interaction is an intimate but briefly depicted social encounter.
Duke finds Roberta in lingerie in his bedroom and escorts her home before going to poker.
Margarite is a socially familiar resident in Duke's resort life.
Margarite invites herself into Duke's villa and reminds him that it is poker night.
Duke makes an unsuccessful romantic advance toward Suzie.
At the bar, a very drunk Duke hits on Suzie, and she shoots him down.
Oscar's pursuit is driven by Duke's past legal actions.
Oscar is identified as the son of the mafioso Duke previously sent to prison and attempts to assassinate Duke.
Their rivalry begins as a contest for status at Villa Capri.
Leo takes Duke's reserved parking spot and repeatedly defeats him in poker, golf, and other competitions.
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