Backhand

Hold on to your balls... In a "winner takes all" battle of the sexes that will rattle your teeth and twist your pretzel as director, Buck Adams takes on the dog-eat-dog world of pro tennis. These tennis bunnies take it to the limit and back again as they do whatever and whoever it takes to make the team.

Directed by —, Backhand leans on a strong ensemble — Holly Body, April Adams, Kelly Jaye — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 1996.