- Category: Video » Sports » Tennis
- Format: DVD Learn more about the DVD format using Tower WIKI.
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- Number of Discs: 1
- UPC/EAN: 786936300888
- WAPI (Tower ID): 106985961
- Studio: Buena Vista Home Entertainment
- Release Date: August 2, 2005
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- Tower.com Sales Rank: #43746 in Movies (See Top 100 Movies Bestsellers)
- #2412 in Sports (See Top 100 Sports Bestsellers)
- #17 in Tennis (See Top 100 Tennis Bestsellers)
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Product DescriptionRun a Quick Search on "When Billie Beat Bobby" starring Holly Hunter to Browse Related Products:Browse more products related to "When Billie Beat Bobby"Browse more products related to "Holly Hunter, Ron Silver and Jane Anderson"Title NoteTelevision release (ABC): April 16, 2001. Distributor NoteWhen Billie Beat Bobby Release NoteDVD Features: Product NotesOn September 20, 1973, the game of tennis would change forever. What began as a publicity stunt became an instant media circus and national event when Bobby Riggs (Ron Silver), an aging tennis pro and self-proclaimed chauvinist pig, challenged women's tennis champion Billie Jean King to a match--the ultimate Battle of the Sexes. Holly Hunter stars in this ABC original presentation as King, the spunky feminist who defied the traditional roles of men and women in sporting events and fought diligently for equal pay and respect. Riggs, a 55-year-old former Wimbledon champion, had hustled his way back into the sporting limelight by challenging numerous women's tennis champions as they rose to fame. After Riggs battled and beat Margaret Court (Jacqueline McKenzie), King decided to fight back, challenging him to a duel and refusing to back down despite constant verbal sparring and media sensationalism. This nostalgic look at the early 1970s, when feminism was still considered a dirty word, is drenched in the leisure-suit Day-Glo pizzazz of the period. Hunter delivers a spunky, no-nonsense performance as the tennis superstar who rose to greatness despite the chauvinism and disrespect she faced during her uphill battle. King's outspoken professionalism and clever tenacity inspired a nation of women as they battled for their rights. Silver is splendid as the slickly hyped, wily Riggs, full of fast-talking shtick as he shamelessly promotes himself to anyone who will listen. Customer Reviews for "When Billie Beat Bobby (DVD)"There are no customer reviews yet. Be the first to write a review! Tennis BestsellersSports Bestselling DVDs
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