Dempsey
“American. Champion. Legend.”
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Dempsey promo, 1983
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-12-04
Top Cast
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Treat Williams
Jack Dempsey
Sam Waterston
Doc Kearns
Sally Kellerman
Maxine Cates
Victoria Tennant
Estelle Taylor
Peter Mark Richman
Tex Rickard
Jesse Vint
Bernie Dempsey
Robert Harper
Damon Runyon
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
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 28, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gus Trikonis
- Screenplay & Story
- Barbara Piatelli Dempsey, Jack Dempsey, Edward di Lorenzo
- Original Title
- Dempsey
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Studios
- Charles Fries Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gus Trikonis
Barbara Piatelli Dempsey, Jack Dempsey, Edward di Lorenzo
Jay Benson, Charles W. Fries
Department Leadership Roster
Gus Trikonis
Director
Jay Benson
Producer
Ellis Cohen
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dempsey
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who directed Dempsey?
Dempsey was directed by Gus Trikonis.
Who stars in Dempsey?
The principal cast of Dempsey includes Treat Williams, Sam Waterston, Sally Kellerman, Victoria Tennant, Peter Mark Richman.
When was Dempsey released and how long is it?
Dempsey was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
Is Dempsey based on a book or true story?
Dempsey is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Barbara Piatelli Dempsey", Book: "Jack Dempsey".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dempsey?
Dempsey holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).