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When Billie Beat Bobby

  • TV Movie
  • 20012001
  • PGPG
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
618
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When Billie Beat Bobby (2001)
  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • Sport
The historic 1973 tennis match between middle-aged champion Bobby Riggs (Ron Silver) and young feminist Billie Jean King (Holly Hunter).The historic 1973 tennis match between middle-aged champion Bobby Riggs (Ron Silver) and young feminist Billie Jean King (Holly Hunter).The historic 1973 tennis match between middle-aged champion Bobby Riggs (Ron Silver) and young feminist Billie Jean King (Holly Hunter).
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
618
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  • Director
    • Jane Anderson
  • Writer
    • Jane Anderson
  • Stars
    • Holly Hunter
    • Ron Silver
    • Matt Letscher
Top credits
  • Director
    • Jane Anderson
  • Writer
    • Jane Anderson
  • Stars
    • Holly Hunter
    • Ron Silver
    • Matt Letscher
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 17User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 2 Primetime Emmys
      • 8 nominations total

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    Holly Hunter
    Holly Hunter
    • Billie Jean Kingas Billie Jean King
    Ron Silver
    Ron Silver
    • Bobby Riggsas Bobby Riggs
    Matt Letscher
    Matt Letscher
    • Larry Kingas Larry King
    Bob Gunton
    Bob Gunton
    • Jerry Perenchioas Jerry Perenchio
    Jacqueline McKenzie
    Jacqueline McKenzie
    • Margaret Courtas Margaret Court
    Elizabeth Berridge
    Elizabeth Berridge
    • Rosie Casalsas Rosie Casals
    Vincent Van Patten
    Vincent Van Patten
    • Lornie Kuhleas Lornie Kuhle
    Caitlin Martin
    Caitlin Martin
    • Chris Evertas Chris Evert
    Gerry Becker
    Gerry Becker
    • Ted Tinlingas Ted Tinling
    Kathleen Gati
    Kathleen Gati
    • Debbie the Hairdresseras Debbie the Hairdresser
    Michael Mantell
    Michael Mantell
    • Sidney Schlenkeras Sidney Schlenker
    Kali Rocha
    Kali Rocha
    • Connieas Connie
    Maureen Mueller
    Maureen Mueller
    • Judithas Judith
    Patrick Kerr
    Patrick Kerr
    • Rheoas Rheo
    Caroline Aaron
    Caroline Aaron
    • Gladys Heldmanas Gladys Heldman
    Fred Willard
    Fred Willard
    • Howard Cosellas Howard Cosell
    Emma Cline
    • Billie (11 to 14)as Billie (11 to 14)
    Trevor Goddard
    Trevor Goddard
    • Barry Courtas Barry Court
    • Director
      • Jane Anderson
    • Writer
      • Jane Anderson
    • All cast & crew
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Rainn Wilson of The Office (2005) has a minor role in this movie. His The Office (2005) co-star, Steve Carell, played the leading role of Bobby Riggs in Battle of the Sexes (2017).
    • Goofs
      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.
    • Quotes

      Woman in Airport: Billie Jean. I just wanted to tell you that you are an inspiration to me. And if you beat Bobby Riggs, I'm gonna ask my boss for a raise.

      Billie Jean King: You should ask for it anyway.

    • Connections
      Featured in The 53rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (2001)

    User reviews17

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    Top review
    6/10
    Great retelling of a pop culture event
    An enjoyable dramatization of this famous battle of the sexes. Hunter and Silver were wonderful as King and Riggs. Worth catching. If you liked this movie, then catch a more current retelling in the Battle of the Sexes with Stone and Carell.
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    • bettycjung
    • Jan 28, 2018

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 16, 2001 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Canada
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
      • Japanese
    • Also known as
      • Battle of the Sexes
    • Filming locations
      • Ambassador Hotel - 3400 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Alliance Atlantis Communications
      • Cherry Alley Productions
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby SR
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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