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6.1/10   309 votes
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Director:
Jane Anderson
Writer (WGA):
Jane Anderson (written by)
Contact:
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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
Awards:
Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys. Another 4 nominations more
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Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

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.
Runtime:
90 min
Country:
Canada | USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.78 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby SR
Certification:
USA:PG

Fun Stuff

Goofs:
Anachronisms: 1980s and 1990s Houston Astros division Pennant flags are seen hanging in Astrodome. more
Quotes:
Bobby Riggs: I'm like a tiger gettin' ready to spring! more

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1 out of 2 people found the following comment useful:-
Surprise, 12 March 2002
8/10
Author: finn-finn from Reykjavik, Iceland

A big surprise. One of Ron Silver´s best ever. Magnificent work with his caracter. Good one for Holly Hunter. The director has made a Very good piece with very little. A fine entertainment for everyone. I recomend this one.

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