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
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Vanessa Redgrave as Renee Richards |
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Martin Balsam as Dr. Beck |
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William Russ as Josh |
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Alice Krige as Gwen |
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Louise Fletcher as Dr. Sadie M. Bishop |
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Kerrie Keane as Meriam |
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Richard Venture as Dr. David Bradley |
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Reni Santoni as Dr. Roberto Granato |
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Jeff Corey as Dr. Harry Benjamin |
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Alan Feinstein as Bill |
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Nina van Pallandt as Danielle |
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Michael Cavanaugh as Gene Scott |
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Kenneth Tigar as Ross |
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Alison La Placa as Nightclub Singer |
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Ray Girardin as Grigsby |
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James Victor as Spaniard |
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Gerry Gibson as Dr. Tirico |
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Michael Harrington as Lowell |
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Mews Small as Navy Wife |
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Whit Hertford as Renee |
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Keri Houlihan as Mike |
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Bunny Summers as Mrs. Crockett |
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Camila Ashland as Mrs. Brady |
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Richard Newton as Naval Officer |
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Santos Morales as Spanish Police Chief |
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James Ingersoll as Dale |
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Eunice Christopher as Gloria |
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Logan Carter as Female Impersonator |
| Directing | Anthony Page | Director |
| Writing | Gavin Lambert | Writer |
| Production | Linda Yellen | Executive Producer |
| Sound | Brad Fiedel | Original Music Composer |
| Editing | John C. Horger | Editor |
| Production | Eileen Mack Knight | Casting |
| Art | Jan Scott | Production Design |
| Crew | Linda Klein | Medical Consultant |
