Dempsey

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.

History Drama TV Movie

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)

Clay Hodges

(Jess Willard)

Terence McGovern

(Benson)

Michael Fox

(Judge Dooling)

Richard Winterstein

(Trent)

Thomas Bellin

(Howard Dillard)

Glenn Robards

(Barbour)

Vernon Scott

(Small Boy)

Lana Schwab

(Woman at Fight)

Galen Thompson

(Eddie)