Second Serve (1986)

Second Serve (1986) poster

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
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Music: Brad Fiedel
Editing: John C. Horger
Production: Lorimar Telepictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

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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.