Diggstown

The Mikes are a couple of conmen placing a multimillion dollar bet on a boxing match for the ownership of a town...nope, wait...I was thinking of James Woods and Louis Gossett Jr. in the 1992 film, Diggstown.

In the film, just released from prison, smooth-talking con man Gabriel Caine (Woods) and his partner in crime, Fitz (Oliver Platt), travel to a town named Diggstown. Upon arriving, Fitz and Caine bet the wealthiest resident, John Gillon (Bruce Dern), that they know a guy who can beat Diggstown's 10 best boxers in one day. After Caine reels in "Honey" Roy Palmer (Gossett Jr.), an ex-professional boxer and old friend, the grift is on.

Join Mike Butler and Mike Field as they discuss what works in this conman film; namely the relationship between Caine and Palmer as they execute their plan to win this ridiculously long boxing match. Their chemistry is on full display in this film. Dern likewise plays a great villain in Gillon, a conman of a different ilk. The Mikes also discuss why the film works despite some of the contrivances, that are so often found in heist/con films, as well as well as what doesn't work in the film.

So, grab your popcorn and soda, please notice the exits to the left and right of you and settle down for Forgotten Cinema. 

00:00 - Introduction

01:52 - Film Summary

02:25 - Film Facts

7:58 - Film Discussion

30:21 - Why it's Forgotten

34:59 - Where to Find Us