The Main Event

The Main Event (1979)

22/06/1979
Comedy, Romance
1h 52m

A Glove Story

Overview

A bankrupt entrepreneur attempts to recoup some of her losses by getting a washed-out boxer she picked up as a tax loss back into the ring — an idea her protégé isn't fond of.

  • Howard ZieffDirector
  • Andrew SmithScreenplay
  • Gail ParentScreenplay
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

  • Revenue

    $44,800,000

Keywords

  • sports
  • boxer
  • romcom
  • perfume
  • financial ruin
  • boxing manager
  • driving instructor

Top Billed Cast

Barbra Streisand

Barbra Streisand

Hillary Kramer

Ryan O'Neal

Ryan O'Neal

Eddie "Kid Natural" Scanlon

Paul Sand

Paul Sand

David

Whitman Mayo

Whitman Mayo

Percy

Patti D'Arbanville

Patti D'Arbanville

Donna

Chu Chu Malave

Chu Chu Malave

Luis

Richard Lawson

Richard Lawson

Hector Mantilla

James Gregory

James Gregory

Gough

Richard Altman

Tour Guide

Seth Banks

Newsman

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