
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.
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 NormileGene NormileOttoMichael McManusBabe Ruth
Mark L. TaylorPrice
Jimmy NickersonGene Tunney