Dempsey (1983)

09/28/1983 (US) • 1h 52m

History, Drama, TV Movie

American. Champion. Legend.

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.

Top Billed Cast

Treat Williams

Jack Dempsey

Sam Waterston

Doc Kearns

Sally Kellerman

Maxine Cates

Victoria Tennant

Estelle Taylor

Jesse Vint

Bernie Dempsey

Robert Harper

Damon Runyon

John McLiam

Hyrum Dempsey

Bonnie Bartlett

Celia Dempsey


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

sports

irish-american

world champion

biography

based on true story

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