When Billie Beat Bobby

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

Cast

Holly Hunter

as Billie Jean King

Ron Silver

as Bobby Riggs

Matt Letscher

as Larry King

Bob Gunton

as Jerry Perenchio

Jacqueline McKenzie

as Margaret Court

Elizabeth Berridge

as Rosie Casals

Vincent Van Patten

as Lornie Kuhle

Caitlin Martin

as Chris Evert

Gerry Becker

as Ted Tinling

Kathleen Gati

as Debbie the Hairdresser

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