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Dempsey

Directed by Gus Trikonis
PG-13
1983    1h 52mHistory, Drama,
6.240%6.0
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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.

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Cast of Dempsey

  • Treat WilliamsJack Dempsey
  • Sam WaterstonDoc Kearns
  • Sally KellermanMaxine Cates
  • Victoria TennantEstelle Taylor
  • Peter Mark RichmanTex Rickard
  • Jesse VintBernie Dempsey
  • Robert HarperDamon Runyon
  • John McLiamHyrum Dempsey
  • Bonnie BartlettCelia Dempsey
  • James NobleGavin McNab
  • John LehneGene Normile
  • Michael McManusBabe Ruth
  • Mark L. TaylorPrice
  • Jimmy NickersonGene Tunney
  • Jack O'LearyJerry the Greek
  • Walker EdmistonAnnouncer
  • Richard KarronMorgan
  • Clay HodgesJess Willard
  • Terence McGovernBenson
  • Michael FoxJudge Dooling

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Dempsey Trivia

Dempsey was released on September 28, 1983.

Dempsey was directed by Gus Trikonis.

Dempsey has a runtime of 1h 52m.

Dempsey was produced by Jay Benson.

The key characters in Dempsey are Jack Dempsey (Treat Williams), Doc Kearns (Sam Waterston), Maxine Cates (Sally Kellerman).

Dempsey is rated PG-13.

Dempsey is a History, Drama, Biography film.

Dempsey has an audience rating of 4 out of 10.

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