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Diggstown

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1992 | 98 min | Comedy, Drama

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences and a box office loss, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Raging Bull or Ali, start here.
The mood
Funny with heart.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 38 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: meant for adults.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    63% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.3 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $5 million worldwide on a $17 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 39K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Michael Ritchie

  • James WoodsGabriel Caine
  • Louis Gossett Jr."Honey" Roy Palmer
  • Oliver PlattFitz
  • Heather GrahamEmily Forrester
  • Randall 'Tex' CobbWolf Forrester
  • Thomas Wilson BrownRobby Gillon
  • Bruce DernJohn Gillon
  • Marshall BellWarden Bates
  • Duane DavisHambone Busby
  • Willie GreenHammerhead Hagan