Movie·1983·1h 52m
Dempsey
American. Champion. Legend.
Directed By
Gus Trikonis
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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// overview
The Story
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.
Producer
Jay Benson, Charles W. Fries
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
4 votes
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// cast
Cast
Treat Williams
Jack Dempsey
Sam Waterston
Doc Kearns
Sally Kellerman
Maxine Cates
Victoria Tennant
Estelle Taylor
Peter Mark Richman
Tex Rickard
Jesse Vint
Bernie Dempsey
Robert Harper
Damon Runyon
John McLiam
Hyrum Dempsey
Bonnie Bartlett
Celia Dempsey
James Noble
Gavin McNab
John Lehne
Gene Normile
Gene Normile
Otto
Michael McManus
Babe Ruth
Mark L. Taylor
Price
Jimmy Nickerson
Gene Tunney
Jack O'Leary
Jerry the Greek
Walker Edmiston
Announcer
Richard Karron
Morgan
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Crew
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