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The Main Event
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The Main Event

1979-06-22 · 112 min · ★ 5.3

Comedy · Romance

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.

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Directors
Howard Zieff
Production companies
Barwood Films, Warner Bros. Pictures, First Artists
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 44,800,000

Top Cast

Barbra StreisandBarbra StreisandHillary Kramer
Ryan O'NealRyan O'NealEddie "Kid Natural" Scanlon
Paul SandPaul SandDavid
Whitman MayoWhitman MayoPercy
Patti D'ArbanvillePatti D'ArbanvilleDonna
Chu Chu MalaveChu Chu MalaveLuis
Richard LawsonRichard LawsonHector Mantilla
James GregoryJames GregoryGough
Richard AltmanTour Guide
Seth BanksNewsman
Lindsay BloomLindsay BloomGirl In Bed
Earl BoenEarl BoenNose - Kline
Roger BowenRoger BowenOwner Sinthia Cosmetics
Badja DjolaBadja DjolaHeavyweight In Gym
Rory CalhounRory CalhounFighter In Kid's Camp
Sue CaseySue CaseyBrenda
Alvin ChildressAlvin ChildressMan In Gym
Kristine DeBellKristine DeBellLucy
Al DenavaGomez
Rene DijonNose - Moss

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