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Diggstown (1992)

R 98 min  -  Drama | Sport  -   14 August 1992 (USA)
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Gabriel Caine has just been released from prison when he sets up a bet with a business man. The business man owns most of a boxing-mad town called Diggstown... See full summary »

Director:

Michael Ritchie

Writers:

Leonard Wise (novel), Steven McKay (screenplay)
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
James Woods ...
Gabriel Caine
Louis Gossett Jr. ...
'Honey' Roy Palmer
Bruce Dern ...
John Gillon
Oliver Platt ...
Fitz
Heather Graham ...
Emily Forrester
Randall 'Tex' Cobb ...
Wolf Forrester
Thomas Wilson Brown ...
Robby Gillon
Duane Davis Duane Davis ...
Hambone Busby
David Fresco David Fresco ...
Fish
Willie Green Willie Green ...
Hammerhead Hagan
Orestes Matacena ...
Victor Corsini
Kim Robillard ...
Sheriff Stennis
John Short John Short ...
Corny 'Buster' Robbins
Michael McGrady ...
Frank Mangrum
Roger Hewlett ...
Sam Lester
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Storyline

Gabriel Caine has just been released from prison when he sets up a bet with a business man. The business man owns most of a boxing-mad town called Diggstown. The bet is that Gabe can find a boxer that will knock out 10 Diggstown men, in a boxing ring, within 24 hours. "Honey" Roy Palmer is that man - although at 48, many say he is too old. A sub plot is thrown in about Charles Macum Diggs - the heavyweight champion that gave the town its name - and who is now confined to a wheel-chair. Written by Colin Tinto <cst@imdb.com>  

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Taglines:

Where the pros meet the cons.

Genres:

Drama | Sport

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language See all certifications »
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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Midnight Sting See more »

Filming Locations:

Deer Lodge, Montana, USA See more »

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$1,504,099 (USA) (14 August 1992) (733 Screens)

Gross:

$4,836,637 (USA)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Did You Know?

Trivia

There's a deleted scene that appears only in the theatrical trailer on the DVD. Roy looks to Caine before fighting Hammmerhead Hagen and says, "He seems awful mad... did you tell him he was black?" See more »

Goofs

Continuity: When Emily is at the fights, she is wearing a blouse, but when she comes to the locker room to take Corny to the hospital, she is wearing a summer dress. See more »

Quotes

Gabriel Caine: Roy... what you did tonight... couldn't be done.
Honey Roy Palmer: Now you motivate me.
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Connections

References "Roots" (1977) See more »

Soundtracks

"Home Is Where the Heart Is"
Written & Performed by Michael Stanton See more »