Diggstown |  | Director: Michael Ritchie
Actors: James Woods, Louis Gossett Jr., Bruce Dern, Oliver Platt, Heather Graham
Studio: MGM (Video & DVD)
Category: DVD
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Rating:  30 reviews
Sales Rank: 9,643
Format: Color, DVD, Letterboxed, Widescreen, NTSC
Languages: English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), English (Original Language), French (Original Language)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Region: 1
Discs: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Running Time: 98 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.1 x 0.6
ISBN: 0792843320
UPC: 027616799029
EAN: 9780792843320
ASIN: B000035P5A
Theatrical Release Date: August 14, 1992
Release Date: January 18, 2000
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Amazon.com
For some reason, James Woods seldom does straight comedies, but this 1992 film comes close. Playing Gabriel Caine, a con man fresh out of jail, Woods teams up with aging prizefighter "Honey" Roy Palmer (Louis Gossett Jr.) to run a scam on the boss of Diggstown, John Gillon (Bruce Dern). The bet: that "Honey" Roy can defeat any 10 boxers that Gillon throws at him in 24 hours. A combination of scams and double-crosses ensues, in which Woods, at his motor-mouth best, spars wonderfully (verbally, of course) with both Dern and Gossett. Working with director Michael Ritchie, who thrives in a milieu that involves competition, Woods has fun in an underrated comedy-thriller. It's more The Sting than Raging Bull, and thankfully so. --Marshall Fine
Description
The con is on and so are the laughs in this two-fisted comedy packed with surprises and "rock 'em sock 'em action" (David Sheehan, KNBC). James Woods and Academy AwardÂ(r) winner* Louis Gossett, Jr. are a potent one-two punch as a pair of mismatched partners in for the scam of their lives in a "movie that's hard to resist" (Gene Siskel, Chicago Tribune). For con artist Gabriel Caine (Woods), Diggstown is the promised land, legendary for its high-stakes boxing matches that attract high rollers from miles around. Gabe, recognizing a golden opportunity, bets the town's powerful boss (Bruce Dern) that his fighter will defeat ten opponents in 24 hours. It's far from a sure thing, though, since Gabe's fighter is "Honey" Roy Palmer (Gossett, Jr.), a cranky, over-the-hill 48-year-old who has just come out of retirement. But Roy comes out swinging, pulverizing one contender after another, leading to a final exciting bout that may decide the ownership of the town itself! *1982: Supporting Actor, An Officer and a Gentleman
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 30
 Diggstown September 5, 2010
Joseph R. Seals (Norman, Oklahoma)
a great story of a old boxer fighting ten boxers to help out a friend, Lou's acting was fantastic
 "He's tougher. He's faster. He's younger than you are. He hasn't fought 22 rounds today, but remember this... you are BLACK!" August 12, 2010
Annie Van Auken (Planet Earth)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
In DIGGSTOWN (1992), 56-year-old Louis Gossett Jr. is woefully miscast as a boxer ten years his junior. During ring sequences, Gossett is bloated, stiff, out of shape and shows hardly any boxing skill. For a man who must fight ten challengers within 24 hours, this spells cinematic disaster.
Lou's main co-stars, Bruce Dern, James Woods and Oliver Platt behave here like they've just escaped three giant cans of pressed ham. The first name of a character played by Duane Davis would've suited any of these gents: 'Hambone.' Even the presence of former heavyweight contender Randall 'Tex' Cobb isn't enough to salvage one of the poorest boxing movies of recent years.
In his second big screen effort, Jim Caviezel has a minor role as a frightened teen who must pound gloves with human juggernaut 'Honey' Roy Palmer (Gossett). Perspiration that pours off jumpy Jim may be flop sweat, but at least his character's believable. Also way down on the roster is Lou's third (and final) ex-wife, Cyndi. They divorced the same year this picture was in theaters.
So the big question: can 'Butterball' Parker whip five much younger men from midnight to three A.M. and then come back 18 hours later to thrash five more, including as a finale a pro who once K.O.ed him, but good? Whattaya YOU think?
AKA Midnight Sting September 3, 2009
A. McClelland
I love this movie and am so glad I finally found a copy to buy. They call this movie Midnight Sting in Australia and had told me that they no longer made the movie so it would be impossible to find... then I found it years later on Amazon! :) Thanks
 Diggstown February 10, 2009
Bret H. Hess (Massillon, OH)
Arrived promptly. Has a slow start but pay attention. Has one of the best endings ever.
DVD viewing June 30, 2008
eep (T-OK)
This was a gift for my husband. He had looked at all the stores and couldn't find it. Amazon always has what I'm looking for in DVDS. My husband has enjoyed this movie very much. For all you James Woods fans I would recommend this DVD highly!!!
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