Dempsey

Dempsey

American. Champion. Legend.

1983 1h 52mDir. Gus Trikonis
6.0/ 10
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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.

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Cast & Crew

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

John Lehne

John Lehne

Gene Normile

G

Gene Normile

Otto

M

Michael McManus

Babe Ruth

Mark L. Taylor

Mark L. Taylor

Price

Jimmy Nickerson

Jimmy Nickerson

Gene Tunney

J

Jack O'Leary

Jerry the Greek

Walker Edmiston

Walker Edmiston

Announcer

R

Richard Karron

Morgan

C

Clay Hodges

Jess Willard

Terence McGovern

Terence McGovern

Benson

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