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Strokes of Genius
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Strokes of Genius

2018-07-01 · 98 min · ★ 7.8

Documentary · History

The film intertwines Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal's lives with their famed 2008 Wimbledon championship - an epic match so close and so reflective of their competitive balance that, in the end, the true winner was the sport itself.

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Directors
Andrew Douglas
Production companies
Amblin Television, The All England Lawn Tennis Club, Rock Paper Scissors, Tennis Channel
Countries
United States of America, United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Roger FedererRoger FedererSelf
Rafael NadalRafael NadalSelf
John McEnroeJohn McEnroeSelf
Björn BorgBjörn BorgSelf
Chris EvertChris EvertSelf
Martina NavratilovaMartina NavratilovaSelf
Paul AnnaconeSelf
David LawSelf
Pascal MariaSelf
William SkidelskySelf
José HiguerasSelf
Pierre PaganiniSelf
Toni NadalToni NadalSelf
Carlos MoyáCarlos MoyáSelf
Yves AllegroSelf
Lynette FedererSelf
Pete SamprasPete SamprasSelf
Severin LüthiSelf
Tim HenmanSelf
Robert FedererSelf

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