Movie

Dempsey

“American. Champion. Legend.”

★ 6.3(4)19831h 52m

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Good to know

Director: Gus Trikonis
Release date: 1983-09-28
Runtime: 1h 52m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Charles Fries Productions

Dempsey — trailer

About Dempsey

Dempsey is a 1983 movie in the History, Drama and TV Movie genres, directed by Gus Trikonis, starring Treat Williams, Sam Waterston and Sally Kellerman. It has a runtime of 1 hour 52 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.3/10 from 4 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Dempsey in Italy — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

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

Otto

Themes & keywords

sportsirish-americanworld championbiographybased on true story

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Dempsey in Italy?+

Dempsey is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Italy. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Dempsey on Netflix?+

Dempsey is not on Netflix in Italy right now.

How long is Dempsey?+

Dempsey has a runtime of 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).

Who stars in Dempsey?+

Dempsey stars Treat Williams, Sam Waterston, Sally Kellerman, Victoria Tennant and Peter Mark Richman.

When did Dempsey come out?+

Dempsey is a 1983 movie directed by Gus Trikonis.

What genre is Dempsey?+

Dempsey is History, Drama and TV Movie film.

Who directed Dempsey?+

Dempsey was directed by Gus Trikonis.