Dempsey 40 years old

American. Champion. Legend.

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.

Credits

Dempsey Cast

Name Character
Treat Williams He was 31, now 72 years old as Jack Dempsey
Sam Waterston He was 42, now 83 years old as Doc Kearns
Sally Kellerman She was 46, now 86 years old as Maxine Cates
Victoria Tennant She was 32, now 73 years old as Estelle Taylor
Robert Harper He was 32, 68 years old when he died as Damon Runyon
Peter Mark Richman He was 56, now 96 years old as Tex Rickard
Jack O'Leary He was 48, 54 years old when he died as Jerry the Greek

Dempsey Crew

Name Department
Edward di Lorenzo as Script. He was 83 (now 124) years old Crew
Mina Mittelman as Costume Supervisor. Costume & Make-Up
Gus Trikonis as Director. He was 45 (now 86) years old Directing
Dempsey poster
Dempsey (40 years)

American. Champion. Legend.

  • Release day: Wednesday, September 28, 1983
  • Runtime: 112 minutes