Dempsey
"American. Champion. Legend."
Originally released in 1983. Dempsey is a history/drama film. directed by Gus Trikonis.
Starring Treat Williams, Sam Waterston, and Sally Kellerman
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 28, 1983
42 years ago
Runtime
1h 52m
112 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Charles Fries Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dempsey about?
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 cha...
Who directed Dempsey?
Dempsey was directed by Gus Trikonis.
How long is Dempsey?
Dempsey has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).
When was Dempsey released?
Dempsey was released on September 28, 1983 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Dempsey?
The main cast of Dempsey includes Treat Williams, Sam Waterston, Sally Kellerman, Victoria Tennant, Peter Mark Richman.