Dempsey (1983)

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Dempsey on IMDb 6.5/10 162 votes

Released:
1983-09-28

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.

Director:
Gus Trikonis

Runtime:
1h 52min

Genre:
History, Drama, TV Movie

  • Cast:
  • Treat Williams
    as
    Jack Dempsey
  • Sam Waterston
    as
    Doc Kearns
  • Sally Kellerman
    as
    Maxine Cates
  • Victoria Tennant
    as
    Estelle Taylor
  • Peter Mark Richman
    as
    Tex Rickard