Dempsey
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.
Gus Trikonis
Casts & Crew
Treat Williams
Sam Waterston
Sally Kellerman
Victoria Tennant
Peter Mark Richman
Robert Harper
Jack O'Leary
Also Directed by Gus Trikonis
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