Second Serve (1986)
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.
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Writing:
Stars:
- Anthony Page
Writing:
- Gavin Lambert
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Release Date: 1986-01-01
4.7/10
4.7/10
- Country: US
- Language: English
- Runtime: 120
Renee Richards
Dr. Sadie M. Bishop
Dr. Beck
Josh
Gwen
Meriam
Dr. David Bradley
Dr. Roberto Granato
Dr. Harry Benjamin
Bill
Danielle
Gene Scott
Ross
Nightclub Singer
Navy Wife
Renee
Mike
Mrs. Crockett
Dr. Beck
Female Impersonator