The Battle of the Sexes
Synopsis
Tennis star and women’s rights activist Billie Jean King won a total of 12 Grand Slam titles, but the biggest match of her career took place in 1973 against former men’s champion Bobby Riggs, a self-proclaimed male chauvinist pig who declared that, even at the age of 55, he could beat any woman in the world.
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The Battle of the Sexes - Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-06-03
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Edinburgh International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Erskine, Zara Hayes
- Screenplay & Story
- James Erskine
- Original Score
- Christopher Nicholas Bangs
- Original Title
- The Battle of the Sexes
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- New Black Films, Goldcrest Capital, Media Squared Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Erskine, Zara Hayes
James Erskine
Christopher Nicholas Bangs
Joel Devlin
Adam Recht
Billie Jean King, Victoria Gregory, James Erskine, Robert Jolliffe
Department Leadership Roster
James Erskine
Director
Zara Hayes
Director
Victoria Gregory
Producer
Toby Stevens
Production Design
James Erskine
Producer
Adam Recht
Editor
Joel Devlin
Director of Photography
James Erskine
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Battle of the Sexes
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What is The Battle of the Sexes about?
Tennis star and women’s rights activist Billie Jean King won a total of 12 Grand Slam titles, but the biggest match of her career took place in 1973 against former men’s champion Bobby Riggs, a self-proclaimed male chauvinist pig who declared that, even at the age of 55, he could beat any woman in the world.
Who directed The Battle of the Sexes?
The Battle of the Sexes was directed by James Erskine, Zara Hayes.
Who stars in The Battle of the Sexes?
The principal cast of The Battle of the Sexes includes Billie Jean King, Chris Evert, Bobby Riggs, Serena Williams, Maria Sharapova.
When was The Battle of the Sexes released and how long is it?
The Battle of the Sexes was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for The Battle of the Sexes?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Battle of the Sexes was composed by Christopher Nicholas Bangs.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Battle of the Sexes?
The Battle of the Sexes holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).