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.

Top Cast

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