Diggstown

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Diggstown

R

1992

1h 38m

Action

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After being released from a Georgia prison, smooth-talking con man Gabriel Caine (James Woods) teams up with his partner in crime, Fitz (Oliver Platt), and travels to remote Diggstown. Upon arriving, Fitz and Caine bet the wealthiest resident, former boxing manager John Gillon (Bruce Dern), that they know a guy who can beat Diggstown's 10 best fighters in one day. After Caine reels in "Honey" Roy Palmer (Louis Gossett Jr.), an aging boxer and old acquaintance, the grift is on.

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Neil Jillett

The Age (Australia)

Steven McKay has written an intelligently twisted and surprisingly witty screenplay.

Sep 26, 2024

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David Ansen

Newsweek

Give credit where credit is due: Ritchie and screenwriter Steven McKay know how to turn their crowd-pleasing tricks. It's one sucker punch after another, but you'd have to be a rock not to fall for it.

Feb 9, 2018

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

The pacing is fast and the twists superbly unpredictable.

Rated: 8/10

Sep 11, 2020

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Caffeinated Clint

Brag Magazine

Gossett reminds us why he's an Academy Award WInner - great flick!

Rated: 3/5

Feb 3, 2009

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Chuck O'Leary

Fantastica Daily

Rated: 2/5

Oct 8, 2005

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

Rated: 2/5

Jun 29, 2005

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Dallas W

Diggstown is one of the best movies ever made and sadly was not appreciated for the unique twists and turns and drama it brought to the big screen. James Wood gave an amazing performance. Hopefully someday they will release this movie for the next generation to enjoy.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/02/25

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azeem h

A movie that I had never heard of, but once I saw the cast I knew I had to watch it. Definitely went under the radar back in 1992 but all the actors involved bring their A-game. A crowd pleasing 'con' film. Just sit back and enjoy.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

09/01/25

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Gil B

This is the only time that I've ever stood up and cheered at the conclusion of a movie. I saw it in the theater, and everyone around me did the same thing. It's difficult to market a movie like this one, and the commercials were simply audience reactions. I was not disappointed when I saw it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/21/23

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Logan M

Satisfying, entertaining sports movie with great performances and likeable characters.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/10/23

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Audience Member

Super ridiculous but I was all for it 3.7

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

09/09/22

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stephen c

Entertaining film that is never too serious but knows what the audience is looking for

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

05/11/22

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Michael Ritchie

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James Woods

Gabriel Caine

Louis Gossett Jr.

"Honey" Roy Palmer

Bruce Dern

John Gillon

Oliver Platt

Fitz

Heather Graham

Emily Forrester

Diggstown: Official Clip - Caine Meets Emily

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Diggstown: Official Clip - John Gillon's Plan

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Diggstown: Official Clip - Boxing and Betting

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Diggstown: Official Clip - The Warden Don't Carry Blanks

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Diggstown: Official Clip - Hustler and a Con Man

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Diggstown: Official Clip - One Punch Knockout

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Diggstown: Official Clip - You Are Black

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Diggstown: Official Clip - Flatulence

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Diggstown: Official Clip - Old Man Training

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Diggstown: Official Clip - You Better Win

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Synopsis

After being released from a Georgia prison, smooth-talking con man Gabriel Caine (James Woods) teams up with his partner in crime, Fitz (Oliver Platt), and travels to remote Diggstown. Upon arriving, Fitz and Caine bet the wealthiest resident, former boxing manager John Gillon (Bruce Dern), that they know a guy who can beat Diggstown's 10 best fighters in one day. After Caine reels in "Honey" Roy Palmer (Louis Gossett Jr.), an aging boxer and old acquaintance, the grift is on.

Director: Michael Ritchie
Producer: Robert Schaffel
Screenwriter: Steven McKay
Production Co: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Eclectic Pictures
Rating: R
Genre: Action
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 16, 2008
Box Office (Gross USA): $4.0M
Runtime: 1h 38m
Sound Mix: Surround

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