Dempsey

Name: Dempsey
Director: Gus Trikonis
Genre: History, Drama, TV Movie
Released: 1983-09-28
Duration: 112 min
Cast: Treat Williams, Sam Waterston, Sally Kellerman, Victoria Tennant, Peter Mark Richman

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1983 · 112 min · PG-13 · History · Drama · TV Movie · TMDB 6.2/10

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.

Directed by Gus Trikonis

Cast

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