Second Serve(1986)
Synopsis
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.
Directed by Anthony Page
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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
Kenneth Tigar
Ross
Alison La Placa
Nightclub Singer
Ray Girardin
Grigsby
James Victor
Spaniard
Gerry Gibson
Dr. Tirico
Michael Harrington
Lowell
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Second Serve was released in 1986.
How long is Second Serve?+
Second Serve runs for 98 minutes (1 hour and 38 minutes).
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 and Louise Fletcher.
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