Dempsey (1983)

American. Champion. Legend.

Cast

Treat Williams, Sam Waterston, Sally Kellerman, Victoria Tennant, Peter Mark Richman

Overview

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.