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Second Serve is a 1986 American made-for-television biographical film starring Vanessa Redgrave as retired eye surgeon, professional tennis player, and transgender woman Renée Richards. The film is based on her 1983 autobiography Second Serve: The Renée Richards Story that was written with John Ames. The script is by Stephanie Liss and Gavin Lambert and the film was directed by Anthony Page. Second Serve aired on CBS on May 13, 1986.
Original Release
01/01/1986
US Release
05/13/1986
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Vanessa Redgrave | Richard Radley / Renee Richards |
| Martin Balsam | Dr. Beck |
| William Russ | Josh |
| Alice Krige | Gwen |
| Kerrie Keane | Meriam |
| Richard Venture | Dr. David Bradley / Dr. David Radley |
| Reni Santoni | Dr. Roberto Granato |
| Louise Fletcher | Dr. Sadie M. Bishop |
| Jeff Corey | Dr. Harry Benjamin |
| Alan Feinstein | Bill |
Directors
Writers
John Ames, Gavin Lambert, Stephanie Liss, Renee Richards
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Vanessa Redgrave | Richard Radley / Renee Richards |
| Martin Balsam | Dr. Beck |
| William Russ | Josh |
| Alice Krige | Gwen |
| Kerrie Keane | Meriam |
| Richard Venture | Dr. David Bradley / Dr. David Radley |
| Reni Santoni | Dr. Roberto Granato |
| Louise Fletcher | Dr. Sadie M. Bishop |
| Jeff Corey | Dr. Harry Benjamin |
| Alan Feinstein | Bill |
| Nina Van Pallandt | Danielle |
| Michael Cavanaugh | Gene Scott |
| Kenneth Tigar | Ross |
| Alison La Placa | Nightclub Singer |
| Ray Girardin | Grigsby |
| James Victor | Spaniard |
| Joshua Sonne | Andy |
| Gerry Gibson | Dr. Tirico |
| Michael Harrington | Lowell |
| Mews Small | Navy Wife |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Linda Yellen | Executive Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1987 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actress in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television | Nominated |
| 1986 | Emmy | Outstanding Achievement in Hairstyling for a Miniseries or a Special | Won |
| 1986 | Emmy | Outstanding Achievement in Makeup for a Miniseries or a Special | Won |
| 1986 | Emmy | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Special | Nominated |
