Summaries

1972 was a turning point in Ilie Nastase's career: winning US Open, reaching Wimbledon and Davis Cup finals. It portrays his victories, controversies, rebellious persona challenging tennis norms, and his influence as a tennis rebel icon.

1972 was a turning point in Ilie Nastase's career: he won his first US Open, while also reaching both Wimbledon and Davis Cup finals. Moving back and forth in time and featuring amazing archive footage and exclusive interviews with top athletes, the documentary explores Nastase's highs and lows, the controversies that surrounded him and the enduring impact he has had on the world of tennis. Lovable, charming and generous, yet temperamental, arrogant and obscene, Mr. Nice'n'Nasty disrupted the old-fashioned etiquette of the sport in the 70s thus becoming its first rebel rock star.

Details

Keywords
  • rebel
  • icon
  • tennis
  • sports documentary
  • 70s
Genres
  • Documentary
Release date Apr 15, 2024
Countries of origin Romania
Language English Spanish French Romanian
Production companies Libra Film

Box office

Gross worldwide $220715

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 43m
Color Color
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