When Billie Beat Bobby

2001 1h 30m EN

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5.6

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★5.6TMDB · 19

ComedyDramaTV Movie

Synopsis

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

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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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
Caitlin Martin
Chris Evert

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Jane Anderson
Writers: Jane Anderson
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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90 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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25 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Jane Anderson, shot by Paul Elliott. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Brian Kirk. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Nancy Richardson shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Holly Hunter and Ron Silver and Matt Letscher carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0258446 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 19 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Jane Anderson directs. Paul Elliott behind the camera. Brian Kirk scores. Nancy Richardson cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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190 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
225 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Directed by Jane Anderson, shot by Paul Elliott. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Brian Kirk. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Nancy Richardson shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Holly Hunter and Ron Silver and Matt Letscher carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0258446 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 19 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.