Dempsey(1983)
American. Champion. Legend.
Dempsey Synopsis
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.
Dempsey (1983) is a history, drama and tv movie film directed by Gus Trikonis, released on September 28, 1983 with a runtime of 1h 52m. It stars Treat Williams, Sam Waterston, Sally Kellerman and Victoria Tennant. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Gus Trikonis
- Writers:
- Edward di Lorenzo, Barbara Piatelli Dempsey, Jack Dempsey
- Producers:
- Jay Benson
- Production:
- Charles Fries Productions
- Status:
- Released
Dempsey (1983) Trailer
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Dempsey Cast & Crew
Main 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
- Gene Normile
Gene Normile
as Otto
Key crew
Directed by Gus Trikonis, written by Edward di Lorenzo, Barbara Piatelli Dempsey and Jack Dempsey, produced by Jay Benson.
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Dempsey Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 4 ratings.
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Dempsey – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Dempsey online?
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Who stars in Dempsey?
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The main cast of Dempsey (1983) includes Treat Williams, Sam Waterston, Sally Kellerman, Victoria Tennant and Peter Mark Richman. The film was directed by Gus Trikonis. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Dempsey released?
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Dempsey was released on September 28, 1983 and runs for 1h 52m.
Is Dempsey worth watching?
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Dempsey (1983) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy history, drama and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Dempsey?
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