When Billie Beat Bobby

When Billie Beat Bobby is a 2001 American sports comedy drama television film written and directed by Jane Anderson that details the historic 1973 "Battle of the Sexes" tennis match between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs and what led up to it. It aired on ABC on April 16, 2001.[1][2] The match was filmed at the Great Western Forum in Inglewood, California.

When Billie Beat Bobby
Written byJane Anderson
Directed byJane Anderson
Starring
Music byBrian Kirk
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
ProducerDiana Kerew
CinematographyPaul Elliott
EditorNancy Richardson
Running time90 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkABC
ReleaseApril 16, 2001 (2001-04-16)

At the 53rd Primetime Emmy Awards, Holly Hunter was nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or Movie but lost out to Judy Davis who won for Life with Judy Garland: Me and My Shadows.[3]

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Production

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Principal photography began from 6 November 2000 to 6 December 2000.[4]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Oxman, Steven (11 April 2001). "When Billie Beat Bobby". Variety. Retrieved 23 April 2021.
  2. ^ "On the Court, No Love". The Washington Post. 15 April 2001. Retrieved 23 April 2021.
  3. ^ Elber, Lynn (24 September 2020). "Holly Hunter suits up as US prosecutor in 'The Comey Rule'". Associated Press. Retrieved 23 April 2021.
  4. ^ "When Billie Beat Bobby".
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