History ·Drama ·TV Movie · United States of America · 1983 · 1h 52m

Dempsey

Dempsey poster
Director
Gus Trikonis
Cast
Treat Williams as Jack Dempsey Sam Waterston as Doc Kearns Sally Kellerman as Maxine Cates Victoria Tennant as Estelle Taylor Peter Mark Richman as Tex Rickard Jesse Vint as Bernie Dempsey
Crew
Jay Benson — Producer Ellis Cohen — Costume Design
Tagline

American. Champion. Legend.

Synopsis

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.

Trailer Dempsey — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
sportsirish-americanworld championbiographybased on true story
Key Collaborators
Gus Trikonis Director Jay Benson Producer Ellis Cohen Costume Design
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