Dempsey(1983)
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.
Movie: Dempsey
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Jack Dempsey
Doc Kearns
Maxine Cates
Estelle Taylor
Tex Rickard
Bernie Dempsey
Damon Runyon
Hyrum Dempsey
Celia Dempsey
Gavin McNab
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