Dempsey poster

American. Champion. Legend.

Dempsey

6.2 / 10 6.2 1983 1h 52mPG-13

HistoryDramaTV Movie

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

VISUAL NOTES

Stills from Dempsey

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CAST

The people behind the story

Treat Williams

Treat WilliamsJack Dempsey

Sam Waterston

Sam WaterstonDoc Kearns

Sally Kellerman

Sally KellermanMaxine Cates

Victoria Tennant

Victoria TennantEstelle Taylor

Peter Mark Richman

Peter Mark RichmanTex Rickard

Jesse Vint

Jesse VintBernie Dempsey

Robert Harper

Robert HarperDamon Runyon

John McLiam

John McLiamHyrum Dempsey