Dempsey (1983)
American. Champion. Legend.
Starring Treat Williams, Sam Waterston, Sally Kellerman
Directed by Gus Trikonis
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.
Runtime: 112 min.
Rating: 6.0
DVD
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America
Genres: Drama,History,TV Movie
Keywords: irish-american,world champion,biography,sports,based on a true story,adaptation
Cast
Jack Dempsey
Doc Kearns
Maxine Cates
Estelle Taylor
Tex Rickard
Damon Runyon
Jerry the Greek