Dempsey (1983)

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

Screenplay

• Edward di Lorenzo (Teleplay)
• Barbara Piatelli Dempsey (Book)
• Jack Dempsey (Book)

Themes

Inspiring True Stories, Historical Figures and Biographies, Olympic Spirit and Sports, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics

Keywords

sports, irish-american, world champion, biography, based on true story

Trailer

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dempsey about?

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.

Who directed Dempsey?

Dempsey was directed by Gus Trikonis.

Who stars in Dempsey?

Dempsey stars Treat Williams, Sam Waterston, Sally Kellerman, Victoria Tennant, Peter Mark Richman, Jesse Vint.

How long is Dempsey?

Dempsey has a runtime of 1h 52m (112 minutes).

What genre is Dempsey?

Dempsey is a History, Drama, TV Movie film.

Where was Dempsey produced?

Dempsey was produced in United States of America.

What are the themes of Dempsey?

The themes of Dempsey include: Inspiring True Stories, Historical Figures and Biographies, Olympic Spirit and Sports, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics.