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Dempsey (1983)
Not Rated
TV Movie | 144 min | Biography, Drama, Sport

Dempsey (1983)

Not Rated

TV Movie | 144 min | Biography, Drama, Sport

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.

Director

Gus Trikonis

Writers

Barbara Piatelli Dempsey (book) | Jack Dempsey (book) | Edward Di Lorenzo

Producer

Jay Benson

Composer

Billy Goldenberg

Cinematographers

Sol Negrin | Ric Waite

Editor

Thomas Fries

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Updated Sep 28, 1983

Release date

Sep 28, 1983 (United States)

Awards

Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmy Awards.

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50 cast members

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