Storyline
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.
Key Information
Cast & Crew
Vanessa Redgrave
Renee Richards
Martin Balsam
Dr. Beck
William Russ
Josh
Alice Krige
Gwen
Louise Fletcher
Dr. Sadie M. Bishop
Kerrie Keane
Meriam
Richard Venture
Dr. David Bradley
Reni Santoni
Dr. Roberto Granato
Jeff Corey
Dr. Harry Benjamin
Alan Feinstein
Bill
Nina van Pallandt
Danielle
Michael Cavanaugh
Gene Scott
Frequently Asked Questions
Second Serve was released on January 1, 1986.
The runtime of Second Serve is 2h 0m.
Second Serve is a Drama, TV Movie movie.
Second Serve has a rating of 5.3 out of 10 on TMDB.
Second Serve is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
Second Serve was directed by Anthony Page.
The main cast of Second Serve includes Vanessa Redgrave, Martin Balsam, William Russ.
Second Serve is originally in English.