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Dempsey

1983112 min 6.2 TMDBIMDb ↗Released

“American. Champion. Legend.”

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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Release / first air1983-09-28
Original languageEN
GenresHistory, Drama, TV Movie
DirectorGus Trikonis
WriterEdward di Lorenzo
BudgetNot available
RevenueNot available
ProductionCharles Fries Productions

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10 cast members
Treat WilliamsTreat WilliamsJack Dempsey
Sam WaterstonSam WaterstonDoc Kearns
Sally KellermanSally KellermanMaxine Cates
Victoria TennantVictoria TennantEstelle Taylor
Peter Mark RichmanPeter Mark RichmanTex Rickard
Jesse VintJesse VintBernie Dempsey
Robert HarperRobert HarperDamon Runyon
John McLiamJohn McLiamHyrum Dempsey
Bonnie BartlettBonnie BartlettCelia Dempsey
James NobleJames NobleGavin McNab

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