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Dempsey (1983)

PG-13 · 1983-09-28 · 1h 52m · EN
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American. Champion. Legend.

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.

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Gus TrikonisDirector

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Treat WilliamsTreat WilliamsJack DempseySam WaterstonSam WaterstonDoc KearnsSally KellermanSally KellermanMaxine CatesVictoria TennantVictoria TennantEstelle TaylorPeter Mark RichmanPeter Mark RichmanTex RickardJesse VintJesse VintBernie DempseyRobert HarperRobert HarperDamon RunyonJohn McLiamJohn McLiamHyrum DempseyJack O'LearyJack O'LearyJerry the GreekBonnie BartlettBonnie BartlettCelia DempseyJames NobleJames NobleGavin McNabJohn LehneJohn LehneGene Normile

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BiographyBased on a true storySportsAdaptationIrish-americanWorld championBased on true story

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Genre affinityDrama · Tv Movie · HistoryTheme affinityBiography · Based On A True Story · SportsDialogue densityDramaDirector preference271448Actor preference25186 · 152668 · 102803Country preferenceUs

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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 champion. Based upon the book by Jack Dempsey and Barbara Piatelli Dempsey.

How long is Dempsey?

Dempsey has a runtime of 112 minutes.