Dempsey (1983)

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. sports, irish-american, world champion, biography, based on true story

Released: Sep 28, 1983

Runtime: 112 minutes

Genre: History, Drama, TV Movie

Stars: Treat Williams, Sam Waterston, Sally Kellerman, Victoria Tennant, Peter Mark Richman, Jesse Vint, Robert Harper, John McLiam, Bonnie Bartlett, James Noble, John Lehne