Second Serve (1986)
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- 1h 34min
- Biography, Drama
- 13 May 1986 (USA)
- TV Movie
Fact-based story about tennis pro Renee Richards, whose player status was challenged in 1976 when it was revealed that she was a transgender woman. Flashback to 1964 and meet Richard Radley, a successful New York doctor with a great...
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Awards:
- Won 2 Primetime Emmys. Another 2 nominations.
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Cast
| Vanessa Redgrave | ... |
Richard Radley / Renee Richards
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| Martin Balsam | ... |
Dr. Beck
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| William Russ | ... |
Josh
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| Alice Krige | ... |
Gwen
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| Kerrie Keane | ... |
Meriam
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| Richard Venture | ... |
Dr. David Radley
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| Reni Santoni | ... |
Dr. Roberto Granato
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| Louise Fletcher | ... |
Dr. Sadie M. Bishop
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| Jeff Corey | ... |
Dr. Harry Benjamin
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| Alan Feinstein | ... |
Bill
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| Nina van Pallandt | ... |
Danielle
(as Nina Van Pallandt)
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| Michael Cavanaugh | ... |
Gene Scott
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| Kenneth Tigar | ... |
Ross
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| Alison La Placa | ... |
Nightclub Singer
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Ray Girardin | ... |
Grigsby
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| James Victor | ... |
Middle-aged Spaniard
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Joshua Sonne | ... |
Andy
(as Josh Sonne)
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Gerry Gibson | ... |
Dr. Tirico
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Michael Harrington | ... |
Lowell
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| Mews Small | ... |
Navy Wife
(as Merrya Small)
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| Whit Hertford | ... |
Young Richard / Renee
(as Whitby Hertford)
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Keri Houlihan | ... |
Mike
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| Bunny Summers | ... |
Mrs. Crockett
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| Camila Ashland | ... |
Mrs. Brady
(as Camila Ashlend)
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Logan Carter | ... |
Female Impersonator
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Richard Newton | ... |
Naval Officer
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Santos Morales | ... |
Spanish Police Chief
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Charles Joseph Martin | ... |
Young Spaniard
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James Ingersoll | ... |
Dale
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Eunice Christopher | ... |
Gloria
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| Nathan Le Grand | ... |
Man at Hotel
(as Nathan Legrand)
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Wendy Joy | ... |
Girl in Doctor's Office
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James Newell | ... |
Second New Jersey reporter
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| Lee Arnone-Briggs | ... |
Nurse
(as Lee Arnone)
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| Bobby Hosea | ... |
First Reporter
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| Eric Fleeks | ... |
Anesthetist
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Arlene Banas | ... |
New Jersey Woman Reporter
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Ed Call | ... |
Second Reporter
(as Edward Call)
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Chalon Crawford | ... |
First Transsexual
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| Dan Gilvezan | ... |
Third Reporter
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Jessica Losch | ... |
Second Transsexual
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| John Hostetter | ... |
First New Jersey Reporter
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Directed by
| Anthony Page | ||
Written by
| John Ames | ... | (book) |
| Gavin Lambert | ... | () |
| Stephanie Liss | ... | () |
| Renée Richards | ... | (book) |
Produced by
| Linda Yellen | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Brad Fiedel | ||
Cinematography by
| Robbie Greenberg | ||
Editing by
| John C. Horger | ||
Editorial Department
| Don Guidice | ... | assistant editor |
Casting By
| Eileen Mack Knight | ||
Production Design by
| Jan Scott | ||
Set Decoration by
| Jim Mees | ||
Costume Design by
| Noel Taylor | ||
Makeup Department
| Del Acevedo | ... | makeup artist |
| K.G. Ramsey | ... | hair department head (as Ramsey) |
| Paul Stanhope Jr. | ... | makeup artist (as Paul Stanhope) |
Production Management
| Brian E. Frankish | ... | unit production manager |
| Barbara Miller | ... | executive in charge of production |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Charlotte Dreiman | ... | second assistant director |
| Gail Joyce Fortmuller | ... | second assistant director |
| Jerram A. Swartz | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Art Lipschultz | ... | property master |
Sound Department
| Bud Alper | ... | sound mixer |
| Lee Burch | ... | sound editor |
| Alfred J. Carranza | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Clancy T. Troutman | ... | supervising sound editor |
| James Troutman | ... | sound effects editor |
| Bob Wyman | ... | sound editor |
Stunts
| John Escobar | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Robin Bickell | ... | costumer |
| Bernadene Morgan | ... | costumer |
Transportation Department
| Mel Cannon | ... | driver |
Additional Crew
| Bob Corff | ... | voice teacher |
| Martin S. Hausman | ... | medical consultant (as Martin S. Hausman M.D.) |
| Edwin P. Hill | ... | medical consultant (as Edwin P Hill M.D.) |
| Linda Klein | ... | technical medical advisor |
| Peter Owen | ... | consultant: Miss Redgrave's transformation |
| Forrest Stewart | ... | technical consultant: tennis |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Antenne 2 (A2) (1987) (France) (tv) (dubbed version)
- CBS (1986) (United States) (tv) (original airing)
- Roadshow Home Video (1987) (Australia) (video) (under "Roadshow-Lorimar Home Video" label)
- Roadshow-Lorimar Home Video (1987) (Australia) (VHS)
- Taurus Video (1987) (West Germany) (video)
Special Effects
Other Companies
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Fact-based story about tennis pro Renee Richards, whose player status was challenged in 1976 when it was revealed that she was a transgender woman. Flashback to 1964 and meet Richard Radley, a successful New York doctor with a great lifestyle, a flashy girl friend, and a secret life. Seems like the good doctor likes to dress up in women's clothes and visit Manhattan. 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 fatherhood, she gives in to transition and becomes Renee for good with a new life in California.
Written by John Sacksteder |
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| Taglines | He made the most drastic change a man can make. He became a woman. This is his story and hers. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | Add content advisory for parents » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Vanessa Redgrave was dubbed for this movie. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Referenced in Brothers (2007). See more » |