Dempsey
History
Drama
TV Movie
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.
1983-09-28
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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
Jesse Vint as Bernie Dempsey
Robert Harper as Damon Runyon
John McLiam as Hyrum Dempsey
Bonnie Bartlett as Celia Dempsey
James Noble as Gavin McNab
John Lehne as Gene Normile
Mark L. Taylor as Price
Jimmy Nickerson as Gene Tunney
Walker Edmiston as Announcer
Terence McGovern as Benson
Michael Fox as Judge Dooling
Lana Schwab as Woman at Fight