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.
Top Cast
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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
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anthony Page
- Screenplay & Story
- Gavin Lambert
- Original Score
- Brad Fiedel
- Original Title
- Second Serve
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Lorimar Telepictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anthony Page
Gavin Lambert
Brad Fiedel
John C. Horger
Linda Yellen
Department Leadership Roster
Anthony Page
Director
Gavin Lambert
Writer
Brad Fiedel
Original Music Composer
John C. Horger
Editor
Jan Scott
Production Design
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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?
The principal cast of Second Serve includes Vanessa Redgrave, Martin Balsam, William Russ, Alice Krige, Louise Fletcher.
When was Second Serve released and how long is it?
Second Serve was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Second Serve?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Second Serve was composed by Brad Fiedel.