Racquet (film)
Racquet is a 1979 American comedy film starring Bert Convy[1] as a tennis player.[2] The picture is notable for featuring real-life tennis champions Bobby Riggs and Björn Borg in acting roles.[3]
| Racquet | |
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| Directed by | David Winters |
| Produced by | Alan Roberts David Winters |
| Written by | Steve Michaels & Earle Doud (screenplay) Alan Roberts (uncredited) David Winters (uncredited) Steve Michaels (uncredited) (story) |
| Starring | |
| Music by | Michel Rubini |
| Cinematography | Mario DiLeo Alan Roberts |
| Edited by | Gerald Brodsky Lee Burch Leo Guerra Fabien D. Tordjmann |
Production company | Cal-Am Productions Harlequin Productions |
| Distributed by | Cal-Am Artists Creswin Distribution Cannon/VMP VCII Home Entertainment |
Release date |
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Running time | 87 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
It was described as "Shampoo for the tennis set."[4]
It was originally known as Raquets.[5]
Cast
- Bert Convy as Tommy Everett
- Lynda Day George as Monica Gordon
- Edie Adams as Leslie Sargent
- Phil Silvers as Arthur Sargent
- Bobby Riggs as Charlie
- Tanya Roberts as Bambi
- Bruce Kimmel as Arnold
- Dorothy Konrad as Mrs. Kaufman
- Björn Borg as Himself
- Susan Tyrell as Miss Baxter
- Judd Hamilton as performer
References
- Dol, Equipe (2018-10-26). "Dol 218". Dor on Line (218): 1. doi:10.26512/dol.v0i218.18372. ISSN 2446-6670.
- Kilday, Gregg (24 August 1977). "FILM CLIPS: 'Hot Wax'... and the Beat Goes On". Los Angeles Times. p. g9.
- https://rarefilmm.com/2018/12/racquet-1979/
- Few laughs for Bilko now Phil Silvers pushes his gloom aside to plug his new move, Racquet Downey, Donn. The Globe and Mail 31 Mar 1979: P.33.
- FILM CLIPS: 'Hot Wax'... and the Beat Goes On Kilday, Gregg. Los Angeles Times 24 Aug 1977: g9.
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