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When Billie Beat Bobby (2001) - Movie Browser

A 55-year-old hustler vs. the queen of tennis — and feminism itself was the real prize.

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retro sports dramabattle of the sexes circusunderdog with a serve

Overview

Comedy Drama TV Movie

The historic 1973 tennis match between middle-aged champion Bobby Riggs and young feminist Billie Jean King.

Content warning

woman director sports

gender equality in sportsthe performance of masculinitymedia spectacle vs. genuine progresspersonal sacrifice for public cause

Standout Aspects

Acting

Holly Hunter's serve is almost as good as her quiet fury.

Production

Nails the tacky, carnival atmosphere of the original broadcast.

Best for:Solo·Streaming

Director

Jane Anderson

ReleasedApr 16, 2001

Runtime1h 30m

StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady

Intensitymedium

Tonemixed

Feelmedium

ABC Productions

Top Cast

Holly Hunter

Billie Jean King

Ron Silver

Bobby Riggs

Matt Letscher

Larry King

Bob Gunton

Jerry Perenchio

Jacqueline McKenzie

Margaret Court

Elizabeth Berridge

Rosie Casals

Vincent Van Patten

Lornie Kuhle

Gerry Becker

Ted Tinling

Kathleen Gati

Debbie the Hairdresser

Michael Mantell

Sidney Schlenker

Kali Rocha

Connie

Maureen Mueller

Judith

Patrick Kerr

Rheo

Caroline Aaron

Gladys Heldman

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