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When Billie Beat Bobby (TV 2001)The historic 1973 tennis match between middle-aged champion Bobby Riggs and young feminist Billie Jean King. Director:Jane AndersonWriter:Jane Anderson |
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| Matt Letscher | ... | ||
| Bob Gunton | ... |
Jerry Perenchio
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| Jacqueline McKenzie | ... |
Margaret Court
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Rosie Casals
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Lornie Kuhle
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| Gerry Becker | ... |
Ted Tinling
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Debbie the hairdresser
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Sidney Schlenker
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Connie
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Maureen Mueller | ... |
Judith
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Rheo
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The historic 1973 tennis match between middle-aged champion Bobby Riggs and young feminist Billie Jean King.
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It's not just the size of your racquet. It's The Way You Swing it.Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
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Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
16 April 2001 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Battle of the Sexes See more »Filming Locations:
Ambassador Hotel - 3400 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, California, USA See more »Company Credits
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I was blithely unaware of the existence of the Battle of the Sexes until happening upon this film one evening on my way to bed.
I ended up staying awake for the whole film simply because its manner of taking classic caricatures of personality extremes and making them not only something to laugh at, but human and warm and intelligent.
I am NOT a tele movie type of gal, but this one took a hold somehow and just went from strength to strength. I will be looking for it to add to my DVD collection.
I know the whole women's lib thing was a significant event to which I should be eternally grateful etc etc, and that theme was well developed of course, but what this film really showed me is that in any situation where people are oppressed and undervalued there can be a positive, friendly and adamant attitude that can bring about real and genuine change - not just in the rules but in the attitudes of the masses, the place REAL changes occur.
I'll be looking for this film to add to my DVD collection and I'll be making sure I show my children when they are older to inspire them and prove that we are able to stand up for what we believe in without putting others down.
Two enthusiastic thumbs up!!