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Dempsey

Plot: 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
Release Date: Wednesday, September 28 1983
41 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Treat WilliamsTreat Williams
Treat Williams was
31 in Dempsey
as 'Jack Dempsey'.
Sat, Dec 01 1951 –
Mon, Jun 12 2023
Portrait of Sam WaterstonSam Waterston
Sam Waterston was
42 in Dempsey
as 'Doc Kearns'.
Fri, Nov 15 1940
Portrait of Sally KellermanSally Kellerman
Sally Kellerman was
46 in Dempsey
as 'Maxine Cates'.
Wed, Jun 02 1937 –
Thu, Feb 24 2022
Portrait of Victoria TennantVictoria Tennant
Victoria Tennant was
32 in Dempsey
as 'Estelle Taylor'.
Sat, Sep 30 1950
Portrait of Peter Mark RichmanPeter Mark Richman
Peter Mark Richman was
56 in Dempsey
as 'Tex Rickard'.
Sat, Apr 16 1927 –
Thu, Jan 14 2021
Portrait of Jesse VintJesse Vint
Jesse Vint was
43 in Dempsey
as 'Bernie Dempsey'.
Sat, Sep 21 1940
Portrait of Robert HarperRobert Harper
Robert Harper was
32 in Dempsey
as 'Damon Runyon'.
Sat, May 19 1951 –
Thu, Jan 23 2020
Portrait of John McLiamJohn McLiam
John McLiam was
65 in Dempsey
as 'Hyrum Dempsey'.
Thu, Jan 24 1918 –
Sat, Apr 16 1994
Portrait of Bonnie BartlettBonnie Bartlett
Bonnie Bartlett was
54 in Dempsey
as 'Celia Dempsey'.
Thu, Jun 20 1929
Portrait of James NobleJames Noble
James Noble was
61 in Dempsey
as 'Gavin McNab'.
Sun, Mar 05 1922 –
Mon, Mar 28 2016
Portrait of John LehneJohn Lehne
John Lehne was
57 in Dempsey
as 'Gene Normile'.
Tue, Oct 27 1925 –
Fri, Jul 06 2007
Portrait of Gene NormileGene Normile
Gene Normile was
>> in Dempsey
as 'Otto'.
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Portrait of Michael McManusMichael McManus
Michael McManus was
37 in Dempsey
as 'Babe Ruth'.
Sat, Jan 26 1946
Portrait of Mark L. TaylorMark L. Taylor
Mark L. Taylor was
32 in Dempsey
as 'Price'.
Wed, Oct 25 1950
Portrait of Jimmy NickersonJimmy Nickerson
Jimmy Nickerson was
34 in Dempsey
as 'Gene Tunney'.
Sun, Sep 18 1949 –
Fri, May 04 2018
Portrait of Jack O'LearyJack O'Leary
Jack O'Leary was
48 in Dempsey
as 'Jerry the Greek'.
Mon, Jun 10 1935 –
Thu, Sep 28 1989
Portrait of Walker EdmistonWalker Edmiston
Walker Edmiston was
57 in Dempsey
as 'Announcer'.
Sat, Feb 06 1926 –
Thu, Feb 15 2007
Portrait of Richard KarronRichard Karron
Richard Karron was
>> in Dempsey
as 'Morgan'.
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Portrait of Clay HodgesClay Hodges
Clay Hodges was
>> in Dempsey
as 'Jess Willard'.
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Portrait of Terence McGovernTerence McGovern
Terence McGovern was
41 in Dempsey
as 'Benson'.
Mon, May 11 1942
Portrait of Michael FoxMichael Fox
Michael Fox was
62 in Dempsey
as 'Judge Dooling'.
Sun, Feb 27 1921 –
Sun, Jun 02 1996
Portrait of Richard WintersteinRichard Winterstein
Richard Winterstein was
>> in Dempsey
as 'Trent'.
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Portrait of Thomas BellinThomas Bellin
Thomas Bellin was
49 in Dempsey
as 'Howard Dillard'.
Thu, Sep 13 1934 –
Sat, Mar 05 2011
Portrait of Glenn RobardsGlenn Robards
Glenn Robards was
>> in Dempsey
as 'Barbour'.
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Portrait of Vernon ScottVernon Scott
Vernon Scott was
>> in Dempsey
as 'Small Boy'.
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Portrait of Lana SchwabLana Schwab
Lana Schwab was
>> in Dempsey
as 'Woman at Fight'.
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Portrait of Galen ThompsonGalen Thompson
Galen Thompson was
>> in Dempsey
as 'Eddie'.
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Crew

Portrait of Gus TrikonisGus Trikonis
Gus Trikonis was
45 in Dempsey
as 'Director'
Sun, Nov 21 1937
Portrait of Jay BensonJay Benson
Jay Benson was
>> in Dempsey
as 'Producer'
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Portrait of Charles W. FriesCharles W. Fries
Charles W. Fries was
30 in Dempsey
as 'Executive Producer'
Tue, Sep 15 1953
Portrait of Ellis CohenEllis Cohen
Ellis Cohen was
>> in Dempsey
as 'Costume Design'
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Portrait of Edward di LorenzoEdward di Lorenzo
Edward di Lorenzo was
>> in Dempsey
as 'Teleplay'
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Portrait of Jack DempseyJack Dempsey
Jack Dempsey would have been no older than
87 in Dempsey
as 'Book'
Mon, Jun 24 1895 –
Tue, May 31 1983
Portrait of Adele TaylorAdele Taylor
Adele Taylor was
>> in Dempsey
as 'Hairstylist'
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Portrait of Mina MittelmanMina Mittelman
Mina Mittelman was
>> in Dempsey
as 'Costume Supervisor'
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Portrait of Barbara Piatelli DempseyBarbara Piatelli Dempsey
Barbara Piatelli Dempsey was
>> in Dempsey
as 'Book'
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