
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
Keri Houlihanas Mike
Camila Ashlandas Mrs. Brady
Santos Moralesas Spanish Police Chief
Logan Carteras Female Impersonator
Alison La Placaas Nightclub Singer
Alice Krigeas Gwen
Nina van Pallandtas Danielle
Michael Cavanaughas Gene Scott
Bunny Summersas Mrs. Crockett
James Ingersollas Dale
Martin Balsamas Dr. Beck
William Russas Josh
Louise Fletcheras Dr. Sadie M. Bishop
Whit Hertfordas Renee
Kenneth Tigaras Ross
Vanessa Redgraveas Renee Richards
Richard Ventureas Dr. David Bradley
Reni Santonias Dr. Roberto Granato
Jeff Coreyas Dr. Harry Benjamin
Alan Feinsteinas Bill
Kerrie Keaneas Meriam
Mews Smallas Navy Wife
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