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Dempsey

American. Champion. Legend.

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Dempsey — Plot

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.

  • Release date
  • September 28, 1983
  • Runtime
  • 112 min
  • Genres
  • History, Drama, TV Movie
  • Director
  • Gus Trikonis

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Dempsey — Cast

Treat Williams photo Treat Williams Jack Dempsey Sam Waterston photo Sam Waterston Doc Kearns Sally Kellerman photo Sally Kellerman Maxine Cates Victoria Tennant photo Victoria Tennant Estelle Taylor Peter Mark Richman photo Peter Mark Richman Tex Rickard Jesse Vint photo Jesse Vint Bernie Dempsey Robert Harper photo Robert Harper Damon Runyon John McLiam photo John McLiam Hyrum Dempsey

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