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6.0/10   324 votes
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Director:
Jane Anderson
Writer (WGA):
Jane Anderson (written by)
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Release Date:
16 April 2001 (USA) more
Genre:
Comedy | Drama | Sport more
Tagline:
It's not just the size of your racquet. It's The Way You Swing it.
Plot:
The historic 1973 tennis match between middle-aged champion Bobby Riggs and young feminist Billie Jean King. | add synopsis
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Awards:
Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys. Another 4 nominations more
User Comments:
The world changed.......for the better more (13 total)

Cast

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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

Caitlin Martin ... Chris Evert

Gerry Becker ... Ted Tinling

Kathleen Gati ... Debbie the hairdresser

Michael Mantell ... Sidney Schlenker

Kali Rocha ... Connie
Maureen Mueller ... Judith
Patrick Kerr ... Rheo
Caroline Aaron
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Battle of the Sexes (USA) (working title)
Billie contre Bobby: La bataille des sexes (Canada: French title)
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MPAA:
Rated PG for language and thematic elements.
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Runtime:
90 min
Country:
Canada | USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.78 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby SR
Certification:
USA:PG
Filming Locations:
Ambassador Hotel - 3400 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, California, USA more
Company:
Alliance Atlantis Communications more

Fun Stuff

Goofs:
Anachronisms: The customized "Astrobus" that Bobby Riggs was chauffeured in was a 1979 or 1980 Dodge Van, which was manufactured over six years after the King-Riggs tournament in the Houston Astrodome. more
Quotes:
Bobby Riggs: I'm like a tiger gettin' ready to spring! more

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6 out of 8 people found the following comment useful.
The world changed.......for the better, 16 April 2001
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Author: Peter A. Lake from Marblehead, MA

One of the most entertaining, best-written/directed TV movies I've seen. Jane Anderson has given us a classic of quality. A slice of the past that sums up a turning point in American history. Holly Hunter, Ron Silver......the best.

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