Dempsey
movie
American. Champion. Legend.
Released September 28, 1983
Overview
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.
Cast
Treat Williams
as
Jack Dempsey
Sam Waterston
as
Doc Kearns
Sally Kellerman
as
Maxine Cates
Victoria Tennant
as
Estelle Taylor
Peter Mark Richman
as
Tex Rickard
Jesse Vint
as
Bernie Dempsey
Robert Harper
as
Damon Runyon
John McLiam
as
Hyrum Dempsey
Bonnie Bartlett
as
Celia Dempsey
James Noble
as
Gavin McNab
John Lehne
as
Gene Normile
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Gene Normile
as
Otto
Crew
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Mina Mittelman
as
Costume Supervisor
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Gus Trikonis
as
Director
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Adele Taylor
as
Hairstylist
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Barbara Piatelli Dempsey
as
Book
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Edward di Lorenzo
as
Teleplay
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Jay Benson
as
Producer
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Charles W. Fries
as
Executive Producer
Jack Dempsey
as
Book
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Ellis Cohen
as
Costume Design