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Dempsey

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.

1983 |1h 52m |  History, Drama, TV Movie

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Cast

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Treat Williams

Jack Dempsey

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Sam Waterston

Doc Kearns

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Sally Kellerman

Maxine Cates

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Victoria Tennant

Estelle Taylor

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Peter Mark Richman

Tex Rickard

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Jesse Vint

Bernie Dempsey

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Robert Harper

Damon Runyon

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John McLiam

Hyrum Dempsey

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Bonnie Bartlett

Celia Dempsey

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James Noble

Gavin McNab

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Mark L. Taylor

Price

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Walker Edmiston

Announcer

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Terence McGovern

Benson

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Michael Fox

Judge Dooling

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Lana Schwab

Woman at Fight

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Status

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Language

English

Budget

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