Dempsey
1983, English. Directed by Gus Trikonis.
American. Champion. Legend.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Cast & crew
- Gus TrikonisDirector
- Treat WilliamsJack Dempsey
- Sam WaterstonDoc Kearns
- Sally KellermanMaxine Cates
- Victoria TennantEstelle Taylor
- Peter Mark RichmanTex Rickard
- Jesse VintBernie Dempsey
- Robert HarperDamon Runyon
- John McLiamHyrum Dempsey
- Bonnie BartlettCelia Dempsey
- James NobleGavin McNab
- John LehneGene Normile
- Gene NormileOtto
Details
- Released
- 28 September 1983
- Country
- United States of America
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What Dempsey is based on
Dempsey is based on a true story.
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Dempsey runs 112 minutes (1h 52m).
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Dempsey is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Dempsey on?
Dempsey isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 28 September 1983. (Checked 4 November 2026.)
What movies are like Dempsey?
If you liked Dempsey, try Oslo, Confirmation, The Smashing Machine.
Who directed Dempsey?
Dempsey (1983) was directed by Gus Trikonis and stars Treat Williams, Sam Waterston, Sally Kellerman.
What is Dempsey based on?
Dempsey is based on a true story.