Dempsey (1983)
- Director(s):
- Gus Trikonis
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of Dempsey
Dempsey is the TV biopic of boxer William Harrison "Jack" Dempsey, a.k.a. Manassa Mauler. The film opens in Utah in 1911, where the teenage Dempsey works out in hopes of cracking the big time. Eight years later, Dempsey enters into his famous bout with reigning champ Jess Willard. From 1919 through 1926, Dempsey is heavyweight champion; he also carries on a wild and profligate private life, including an expensive marriage to--and even more expensive divorce from--silent film star Estelle Taylor (Victoria Tennant). Sally Kellerman co-stars as the first of Dempsey's five wives. Dempsey star Treat Williams was trained by Al Silvani, who worked with Stallone on the earliest Rocky epics. Scripted by Edward di Lorenzo, Dempsey premiered on September 28, 1983. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 144 mins
Complete Cast of Dempsey
- Sally Kellerman - Maxine Cates
- Treat Williams - Jack Dempsey
- James Noble - Gavin McNab
- Sam Waterston - Doc Kearns
- Bonnie Bartlett - Celia Dempsey
- Victoria Tennant - Estelle Taylor
- John McLiam - Hyrum Dempsey
- Peter Mark Richman - Tex Rickard
- Jesse Vint - Bernie Dempsey
- Robert Harper - Damon Runyon
- Director(s):
- Gus Trikonis
- Writer(s):
- Edward di Lorenzo
- Producer(s):
- Jay Benson
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