Nasty

Nasty is a documentary about the tennis career of Ilie Năstase, focusing on 1972 as a pivotal year when he won the US Open and reached the finals of the Davis Cup and Wimbledon. Through archival footage and interviews with other athletes, the film examines his successes and failures, as well as the controversies that followed him. It explores how Năstase's volatile personality and disregard for traditional sporting etiquette during the 1970s established him as a rebellious figure in the sport.

The film was directed by Tudor Giurgiu, following his previous works Parking and Libertate, and preceding Spruce Forest and 3 Days in September. The screenplay was written by Giurgiu and Cristian Pascariu. The production, a Romanian project by HBO Max and Libra Film, features appearances by Ilie Năstase and other prominent tennis players, including Björn Borg, Jimmy Connors, John McEnroe, and Stan Smith, along with businessman Ion Țiriac. The cast includes 37 credited individuals.

Released on April 16, 2024, the movie has a runtime of 104 minutes. On TMDB, it holds a rating of 7.6/10 based on 18 votes.