The Main Event

The Main Event

A Glove Story

5.3 /10 65 votes
June 22, 1979 1h 52m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Howard Zieff
Writers Andrew Smith, Gail Parent
Studio Barwood Films
Rating 5.3/10
Language EN

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Cast & Crew

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

Lindsay Bloom

Lindsay Bloom

Girl In Bed

Earl Boen

Earl Boen

Nose - Kline

Frequently Asked Questions

The Main Event was released on June 22, 1979.

The runtime of The Main Event is 1h 52m.

The Main Event is a Comedy, Romance movie.

The Main Event has a rating of 5.3 out of 10 on TMDB.

The Main Event is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

The Main Event was directed by Howard Zieff.

The main cast of The Main Event includes Barbra Streisand, Ryan O'Neal, Paul Sand.

The Main Event is originally in English.