Diggstown
"Where the pros meet the cons."
Originally released in 1992. Diggstown is a comedy/drama film. directed by Michael Ritchie.
Starring James Woods, Louis Gossett Jr., and Oliver Platt
Synopsis
Gabriel Caine has just been released from prison when he sets up a bet with a business man who owns most of Diggstown, a boxing-mad town. The bet is that Gabe can find a boxer that will knock out 10 Diggstown men, in a boxing ring, within 24 hours. Roy 'Honey' Palmer is that man that, at 48, many say he is too old.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 14, 1992
33 years ago
Runtime
1h 38m
98 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (123 votes)
Budget
$17M
Production budget
Box Office
$4.8M
0.3x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
James Woods
as Gabriel Caine
Louis Gossett Jr.
as "Honey" Roy Palmer
Oliver Platt
as Fitz
Heather Graham
as Emily Forrester
Randall "Tex" Cobb
as Wolf Forrester
Thomas Wilson Brown
as Robby Gillon
Bruce Dern
as John Gillon
Marshall Bell
as Warden Bates
Duane Davis
as Hambone Busby
Willie Green
as Hammerhead Hagan
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $17,000,000
- Revenue
- $4,836,637
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Diggstown about?
Gabriel Caine has just been released from prison when he sets up a bet with a business man who owns most of Diggstown, a boxing-mad town. The bet is that Gabe can find a boxer that will knock out 1...
Who directed Diggstown?
Diggstown was directed by Michael Ritchie.
How long is Diggstown?
Diggstown has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
When was Diggstown released?
Diggstown was released on August 14, 1992 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Diggstown?
The main cast of Diggstown includes James Woods, Louis Gossett Jr., Oliver Platt, Heather Graham, Randall "Tex" Cobb.
Is Diggstown worth watching?
Diggstown has a user rating of 6.3/10 based on 123 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.