Basic Info
Release: January 01, 1986
Runtime: 120 min
Rating: ⭐ 4.7/10 (6 votes)
Status: Released
Second Serve
1986
120 min
⭐ 4.7/10
6 votes
Overview
Fact-based story about tennis pro Renee Richards, whose player status was challenged in 1976 when it was revealed that she was a trans woman. Flashback to 1964 before she was out as trans, a successful New York doctor with a great lifestyle, a flashy girl friend, and a secret life. Her psychiatrist mother refuses to deal with her and sends her to a colleague who diagnoses with a psychotic gender confusion, which he says can be unlearned. After a failed marriage and parenthood, she comes out as trans, with a new life in California.
Genres
Drama
TV Movie
Production Countries
- United States of America
Spoken Languages
- English en
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Cast
Vanessa Redgrave
Renee Richards
Martin Balsam
Dr. Beck
William Russ
Josh
Alice Krige
Gwen
Louise Fletcher
Dr. Sadie M. Bishop
Kerrie Keane
Meriam
Richard Venture
Dr. David Bradley
Reni Santoni
Dr. Roberto Granato
Jeff Corey
Dr. Harry Benjamin
Alan Feinstein
Bill
Nina van Pallandt
Danielle
Michael Cavanaugh
Gene Scott
Crew
Anthony Page
Director
Gavin Lambert
Writer
Linda Yellen
Executive Producer
Posters
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