Dempsey (1983)

  • PG-13
  • 09/28/1983 (US)
  • History, Drama, TV Movie
  • 1h 52m

American. Champion. Legend.

Overview

Nominated for two primetime Emmy Awards in 1984, this made-for-TV movie follows the true story of American boxer Jack Dempsey, who became a media sensation in the 1920s as the world heavyweight champion. Based upon the book by Jack Dempsey and Barbara Piatelli Dempsey.

Gus Trikonis

Director

Cast

Treat Williams's headshot

Treat Williams

Jack Dempsey
Sam Waterston's headshot

Sam Waterston

Doc Kearns
Sally Kellerman's headshot

Sally Kellerman

Maxine Cates
Victoria Tennant's headshot

Victoria Tennant

Estelle Taylor
Peter Mark Richman's headshot

Peter Mark Richman

Tex Rickard
Jesse Vint's headshot

Jesse Vint

Bernie Dempsey
Robert Harper's headshot

Robert Harper

Damon Runyon
John McLiam's headshot

John McLiam

Hyrum Dempsey

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