Movie Description
Dempsey
(1983)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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Gus Trikonis
- Producer : Jay Benson
- Cast : Treat Williams,Sam Waterston,Sally Kellerman,Victoria Tennant,Peter Mark Richman,Jesse Vint,Robert Harper,John McLiam,Bonnie Bartlett,James Noble,John Lehne,Gene Normile,Michael McManus,Mark L. Taylor,Jimmy Nickerson,Jack O'Leary,Walker Edmiston,Richard Karron,Clay Hodges,Terence McGovern,Michael Fox,Richard Winterstein,Thomas Bellin,Glenn Robards,Vernon Scott,Lana Schwab,Galen Thompson
Cast
Jack Dempsey
Doc Kearns
Maxine Cates
Estelle Taylor
Tex Rickard
Bernie Dempsey
Damon Runyon
Hyrum Dempsey
Celia Dempsey
Gavin McNab
Gene Normile
Otto
Babe Ruth
Price
Gene Tunney
Jerry the Greek
Announcer
Morgan
Jess Willard
Benson
Judge Dooling
Trent
Howard Dillard
Barbour
Small Boy
Woman at Fight
Eddie
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Facts
Original TitleDempsey
Status Released
Release Information
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1983-09-28
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 52m
Production CompaniesCharles Fries Productions
Genres
- History
- Drama
- TV Movie
