Second Serve (1986)
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.
Director: Anthony Page
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 120 min
Release Date: January 1, 1986
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
Screenplay
Music: Brad Fiedel
Editing: John C. Horger
Production: Lorimar Telepictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
biography
More Films by Director: Anthony Page
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Second Serve about?
- 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.
- Who directed Second Serve?
- Second Serve was directed by Anthony Page.
- Who stars in Second Serve?
- Second Serve stars Vanessa Redgrave, Martin Balsam, William Russ, Alice Krige, Louise Fletcher, Kerrie Keane.
- How long is Second Serve?
- Second Serve has a runtime of 2h 0m (120 minutes).
- What genre is Second Serve?
- Second Serve is a Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was Second Serve produced?
- Second Serve was produced in United States of America.