Dempsey(1983)

American. Champion. Legend.

60

1h 52m

  • History,
  • Drama,
  • TV Movie

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.

Cast

  • Treat Williams

    Treat Williams

    Jack Dempsey

  • Sam Waterston

    Sam Waterston

    Doc Kearns

  • Sally Kellerman

    Sally Kellerman

    Maxine Cates

  • Victoria Tennant

    Victoria Tennant

    Estelle Taylor

  • Peter Mark Richman

    Peter Mark Richman

    Tex Rickard

  • Jesse Vint

    Jesse Vint

    Bernie Dempsey

  • Robert Harper

    Robert Harper

    Damon Runyon

  • John McLiam

    John McLiam

    Hyrum Dempsey

  • Bonnie Bartlett

    Bonnie Bartlett

    Celia Dempsey

  • James Noble

    James Noble

    Gavin McNab

  • Mark L. Taylor

    Mark L. Taylor

    Price

  • Jimmy Nickerson

    Jimmy Nickerson

    Gene Tunney

  • Walker Edmiston

    Walker Edmiston

    Announcer

  • Terence McGovern

    Terence McGovern

    Benson

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    Status

    Released (Sep 28, 1983)

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