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Nasty
“More than just tennis”
7.6 / 10• 2024• 1h 44m•NR• English
Documentary
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Ilie Năstase
Self - Winner of 2 Grand Slam Singles Titles
LeadIȚ
Ion Țiriac
Self - Romanian Businessman, Doubles Grand Slam Winner
Jimmy Connors
Self - Winner of 8 Grand Slam Singles Titles
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Stan Smith
Self - Winner of 2 Grand Slam Singles Titles
Björn Borg
Self - Winner of 11 Grand Slam Singles Titles
John McEnroe
Self - Winner of 7 Grand Slam Singles Titles
Billie Jean King
Self - Winner of 12 Grand Slam Singles Titles
Rafael Nadal
Self - Winner of 22 Grand Slam Singles Titles
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Tudor D. Popescu's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Nasty is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
