United States / Sep 28, 1983 / PG-13
American. Champion. Legend.
1h 52min
Overall average
5.0/10
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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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| John McLiam | Hyrum Dempsey |
| Bonnie Bartlett | Celia Dempsey |
| James Noble | Gavin McNab |
| John Lehne | Gene Normile |
| Gene Normile | Otto |
| Michael McManus | Babe Ruth |
| Mark L. Taylor | Price |
| Jimmy Nickerson | Gene Tunney |
| Jack O'Leary | Jerry the Greek |
| Walker Edmiston | Announcer |
| Richard Karron | Morgan |
| Clay Hodges | Jess Willard |
| Terence McGovern | Benson |
| Michael Fox | Judge Dooling |
| Richard Winterstein | Trent |
| Thomas Bellin | Howard Dillard |
| Glenn Robards | Barbour |
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| Vernon Scott | Small Boy |
| Lana Schwab | Woman at Fight |
| Galen Thompson | Eddie |
Genres
HistoryDramaTV Movie
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Dempsey |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Charles Fries Productions |
| Release date | 28 settembre 1983 |
| Executive producer | Charles W. Fries |
| Production | Jay Benson |
| Writer | Barbara Piatelli Dempsey, Edward di Lorenzo, Jack Dempsey |
| Assistant directors | Gus Trikonis |
| Costume design | Mina Mittelman, Ellis Cohen, Adele Taylor |
| Makeup | Mina Mittelman, Adele Taylor, Ellis Cohen |
| Hairstyling | Mina Mittelman, Adele Taylor, Ellis Cohen |
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