Dempsey

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

Top cast

Treat Williams

Jack Dempsey

Sam Waterston

Doc Kearns

Sally Kellerman

Maxine Cates

Victoria Tennant

Estelle Taylor

Peter Mark Richman

Tex Rickard

Jesse Vint

Bernie Dempsey

Robert Harper

Damon Runyon

John McLiam

Hyrum Dempsey

Bonnie Bartlett

Celia Dempsey

James Noble

Gavin McNab

John Lehne

Gene Normile

G

Gene Normile

Otto

M

Michael McManus

Babe Ruth

Mark L. Taylor

Price

Jimmy Nickerson

Gene Tunney

J

Jack O'Leary

Jerry the Greek

Walker Edmiston

Announcer

R

Richard Karron

Morgan

C

Clay Hodges

Jess Willard

Terence McGovern

Benson

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