Second Serve(1986)
Second Serve 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.
Second Serve (1986) is a drama and tv movie film directed by Anthony Page, released on January 1, 1986 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Vanessa Redgrave, Martin Balsam, William Russ and Alice Krige. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Anthony Page
- Writers:
- Gavin Lambert
- Composer:
- Brad Fiedel
- Production:
- Lorimar Telepictures
- Status:
- Released
Second Serve Cast & Crew
Main cast
Vanessa Redgrave
as Renee Richards
Martin Balsam
as Dr. Beck
William Russ
as Josh
Alice Krige
as Gwen
Louise Fletcher
as Dr. Sadie M. Bishop
Kerrie Keane
as Meriam
Richard Venture
as Dr. David Bradley
Reni Santoni
as Dr. Roberto Granato
Jeff Corey
as Dr. Harry Benjamin
Alan Feinstein
as Bill
Nina van Pallandt
as Danielle
Michael Cavanaugh
as Gene Scott
Key crew
Directed by Anthony Page, written by Gavin Lambert.
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Second Serve Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 7 ratings.
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Second Serve – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Second Serve online?
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Who stars in Second Serve?
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The main cast of Second Serve (1986) includes Vanessa Redgrave, Martin Balsam, William Russ, Alice Krige and Louise Fletcher. The film was directed by Anthony Page. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Second Serve released?
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Second Serve was released on January 1, 1986 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is Second Serve worth watching?
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Second Serve (1986) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.