
Second Serve
Second Serve
Release: 1986-01-01·Runtime: 120m·★ 4.7
DramaTV Movie
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.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Lorimar Telepictures
Cast
Kenneth Tigaras Ross
Santos Moralesas Spanish Police Chief
Richard Ventureas Dr. David Bradley
Jeff Coreyas Dr. Harry Benjamin
Alison La Placaas Nightclub Singer
Keri Houlihanas Mike
Vanessa Redgraveas Renee Richards
Alan Feinsteinas Bill
Mews Smallas Navy Wife
Bunny Summersas Mrs. Crockett
Logan Carteras Female Impersonator
Martin Balsamas Dr. Beck
William Russas Josh
Louise Fletcheras Dr. Sadie M. Bishop
Reni Santonias Dr. Roberto Granato
Michael Cavanaughas Gene Scott
Whit Hertfordas Renee
Alice Krigeas Gwen
Kerrie Keaneas Meriam
Nina van Pallandtas Danielle
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