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Dempsey (1983)

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.

Release: 1983-09-28
Runtime: 112 min
Rating: 6 / 10

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Cast
Treat Williams
Treat Williams
Jack Dempsey
Sam Waterston
Sam Waterston
Doc Kearns
Sally Kellerman
Sally Kellerman
Maxine Cates
Victoria Tennant
Victoria Tennant
Estelle Taylor
Peter Mark Richman
Peter Mark Richman
Tex Rickard
Jesse Vint
Jesse Vint
Bernie Dempsey
Robert Harper
Robert Harper
Damon Runyon
John McLiam
John McLiam
Hyrum Dempsey
Bonnie Bartlett
Bonnie Bartlett
Celia Dempsey
James Noble
James Noble
Gavin McNab
John Lehne
John Lehne
Gene Normile
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Gene Normile
Otto
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Michael McManus
Babe Ruth
Mark L. Taylor
Mark L. Taylor
Price
Jimmy Nickerson
Jimmy Nickerson
Gene Tunney
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Jack O'Leary
Jerry the Greek
Walker Edmiston
Walker Edmiston
Announcer
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Richard Karron
Morgan