Dempsey (1983)
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.
Director: Gus Trikonis
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Treat Williams as Jack Dempsey |
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Sam Waterston as Doc Kearns |
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Sally Kellerman as Maxine Cates |
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Victoria Tennant as Estelle Taylor |
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Peter Mark Richman as Tex Rickard |
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Jesse Vint as Bernie Dempsey |
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Robert Harper as Damon Runyon |
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John McLiam as Hyrum Dempsey |
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Bonnie Bartlett as Celia Dempsey |
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James Noble as Gavin McNab |
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John Lehne as Gene Normile |
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Gene Normile as Otto |
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Michael McManus as Babe Ruth |
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Mark L. Taylor as Price |
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Jimmy Nickerson as Gene Tunney |
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Jack O'Leary as Jerry the Greek |
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Walker Edmiston as Announcer |
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Richard Karron as Morgan |
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Clay Hodges as Jess Willard |
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Terence McGovern as Benson |
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Michael Fox as Judge Dooling |
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Richard Winterstein as Trent |
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Thomas Bellin as Howard Dillard |
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Glenn Robards as Barbour |
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Vernon Scott as Small Boy |
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Lana Schwab as Woman at Fight |
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Galen Thompson as Eddie |
| Directing | Gus Trikonis | Director |
| Costume & Make-Up | Adele Taylor | Hairstylist |
| Costume & Make-Up | Mina Mittelman | Costume Supervisor |
| Writing | Barbara Piatelli Dempsey | Book |
| Writing | Jack Dempsey | Book |
| Writing | Edward di Lorenzo | Teleplay |
| Production | Jay Benson | Producer |
| Production | Charles W. Fries | Executive Producer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Ellis Cohen | Costume Design |