Dempsey
1h 52m·History, Drama, TV Movie·
Directed by
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.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Treat WilliamsJack Dempsey | Jack Dempsey |
 Sam WaterstonDoc Kearns | Doc Kearns |
 Sally KellermanMaxine Cates | Maxine Cates |
 Victoria TennantEstelle Taylor | Estelle Taylor |
 Peter Mark RichmanTex Rickard | Tex Rickard |
 Jesse VintBernie Dempsey | Bernie Dempsey |
 Robert HarperDamon Runyon | Damon Runyon |
 John McLiamHyrum Dempsey | Hyrum Dempsey |
 Bonnie BartlettCelia Dempsey | Celia Dempsey |
 James NobleGavin McNab | Gavin McNab |
 John LehneGene Normile | Gene Normile |
| GGene NormileOtto | Otto |
| MMichael McManusBabe Ruth | Babe Ruth |
 Mark L. TaylorPrice | Price |
 Jimmy NickersonGene Tunney | Gene Tunney |
| JJack O'LearyJerry the Greek | Jerry the Greek |
 Walker EdmistonAnnouncer | Announcer |
| RRichard KarronMorgan | Morgan |
| CClay HodgesJess Willard | Jess Willard |
 Terence McGovernBenson | Benson |
 Michael FoxJudge Dooling | Judge Dooling |
| RRichard WintersteinTrent | Trent |
| TThomas BellinHoward Dillard | Howard Dillard |
| GGlenn RobardsBarbour | Barbour |
| VVernon ScottSmall Boy | Small Boy |
 Lana SchwabWoman at Fight | Woman at Fight |
| GGalen ThompsonEddie | Eddie |