Dempsey (1983)
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- 2h 24min
- Biography, Drama
- 28 Sep 1983 (USA)
- TV Movie
True story about Jack Dempsey, one of the most famous professional US boxers who made his name in the 1920's as the world heavyweight champion and media sensation.
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Awards:
- Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys.
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Cast verified as complete
| Treat Williams | ... |
Jack Dempsey
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| Sam Waterston | ... |
Doc Kearns
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| Sally Kellerman | ... |
Maxine Cates
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| Victoria Tennant | ... |
Estelle Taylor
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| Peter Mark Richman | ... |
Tex Rickard
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| Jesse Vint | ... |
Bernie Dempsey
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| Robert Harper | ... |
Damon Runyon
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| John McLiam | ... |
Hyrum Dempsey
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| Bonnie Bartlett | ... |
Celia Dempsey
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| James Noble | ... |
Gavin McNab
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| John Lehne | ... |
Gene Normile
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| Cliff Emmich | ... |
Otto
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| Michael McManus | ... |
Babe Ruth
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| Mark L. Taylor | ... |
Price
(as Mark Taylor)
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Jimmy Nickerson | ... |
Gene Tunney
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Jack O'Leary | ... |
Jerry the Greek
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| Walker Edmiston | ... |
Announcer
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Richard Karron | ... |
Morgan
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Clay Hodges | ... |
Jess Willard
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| Terence McGovern | ... |
Benson
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| Michael Fox | ... |
Judge Dooling
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Richard Winterstein | ... |
Trent
(as Richard Winters)
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Thomas Bellin | ... |
Howard Dillard
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Glenn Robards | ... |
Barbour
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Vernon Scott | ... |
Small Boy
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Lana Schwab | ... |
Woman at Fight
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Galen Thompson | ... |
Eddie
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Rosanna Huffman | ... |
Woman at door
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Ron Cummins | ... |
Fan
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Marty Denkin | ... |
Dave Barry
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| Robert Darnell | ... |
John Reisler
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Joel Lewin | ... |
Official
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Rebecca White | ... |
Elsie
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| Madison Arnold | ... |
Man at Bar
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| S. John Launer | ... |
Speaker
(as John Launer)
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Ray Galvin | ... |
Bartender
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Beata Jachulski | ... |
Flashy Lady
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Wally Rose | ... |
Ollie Pecord
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| Al Silvani | ... |
Bronson
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Bill Caplan | ... |
Ring Announcer
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Eli Cummins | ... |
Luis Firpo
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Jimmy Lennon Sr. | ... |
Humphreys
(as Jimmy Lennon)
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Larry Rozadilla | ... |
1st Referee
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Walt La Rue | ... |
2nd Referee
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John McKee | ... |
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| Don Charles McGovern | ... |
Fireman Jimmy Flynn
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Bill Baker | ... |
Fight Spectator (uncredited)
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| Estee Chandler | ... |
Elsie Dempsey (uncredited)
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| David LeBell | ... |
Corner Man (uncredited)
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Zanne Winship | ... |
Woman (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Gus Trikonis | ||
Written by
| Barbara Piatelli Dempsey | ... | (book) |
| Jack Dempsey | ... | (book) |
| Edward Di Lorenzo | ... | () |
Produced by
| Jay Benson | ... | producer |
| Charles W. Fries | ... | executive producer (as Charles Fries) |
Music by
| Billy Goldenberg | ||
Cinematography by
| Sol Negrin | ||
| Ric Waite | ||
Editing by
| Thomas Fries | ||
Art Direction by
| Paul Peters | ||
Set Decoration by
| Ray Molyneaux | ... | (as Malcolm R. Molyneux) |
Makeup Department
| Bron Roylance | ... | makeup artist |
| Marvin G. Westmore | ... | key makeup artist (as Marv Westmore) |
| Jay Cannistraci | ... | additional makeup artist (uncredited) |
Production Management
| William P. Owens | ... | executive production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Craig Huston | ... | first assistant director |
| Richard H. Prince | ... | second assistant director |
Sound Department
| Richard Dwan Jr. | ... | adr editor / dialogue editor |
| Keith A. Wester | ... | sound mixer (as Keith Wester) |
Special Effects by
| Wayne Beauchamp | ... | special effects |
Stunts
| Gene LeBell | ... | stunts |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Eric D. Andersen | ... | camera operator (as Eric Anderson) |
| Carl Boles | ... | gaffer |
| Harold Rabuse | ... | key grip |
| Richard Walden | ... | additional camera operator |
| Dale Alexander | ... | key grip (uncredited) |
Location Management
| Orin Kennedy | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| George Doering | ... | musician |
| John Fresco | ... | music supervisor / composer: additional music (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Al Silvani | ... | fight trainer |
| Joan Stevenson | ... | production coordinator |
Production Companies
Distributors
- CBS (1983) (United States) (tv)
- Media Entertainment (West Germany) (VHS)
- Media Home Entertainment (1985) (Belgium) (VHS)
- Media Home Entertainment (1985) (Netherlands) (VHS)
- Video Classics (1985) (Australia) (video)
Special Effects
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The African-American fighter named "Johnson" who injures Dempsey was in real life John Lester Johnson, who would later go on to do bit part acting roles, most notably "Bumbo" ("Uncle George") in the "Our Gang" short "The Kid from Borneo." See more » |
| Quotes |
[After Dempsey loses a fight.]
Estelle Taylor: What happened? Jack Dempsey: Honey, I forgot to duck. See more » |