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Movie profile

Dempsey

American. Champion. Legend.

6.2/ 1019831h 52mPG-13

HistoryDramaTV Movie

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

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Behind the frames

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The cast

Faces behind the story

Treat Williams

Treat Williams

Jack Dempsey

Sam Waterston

Sam Waterston

Doc Kearns

Sally Kellerman

Sally Kellerman

Maxine Cates

Victoria Tennant

Victoria Tennant

Estelle Taylor

Peter Mark Richman

Peter Mark Richman

Tex Rickard

Jesse Vint

Jesse Vint

Bernie Dempsey

Robert Harper

Robert Harper

Damon Runyon

John McLiam

John McLiam

Hyrum Dempsey