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Dempsey (1983)

Poster for Dempsey

American. Champion. Legend.

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 & Crew

Director
Gus Trikonis
  • Profile picture of Treat Williams
    Jack Dempsey Treat Williams
  • Profile picture of Sam Waterston
    Doc Kearns Sam Waterston
  • Profile picture of Sally Kellerman
    Maxine Cates Sally Kellerman
  • Profile picture of Victoria Tennant
    Estelle Taylor Victoria Tennant
  • Profile picture of Peter Mark Richman
    Tex Rickard Peter Mark Richman
  • Profile picture of Jesse Vint
    Bernie Dempsey Jesse Vint
  • Profile picture of Robert Harper
    Damon Runyon Robert Harper
  • Profile picture of John McLiam
    Hyrum Dempsey John McLiam

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Keywords

  • sports
  • irish-american
  • world champion
  • biography
  • based on true story