

The Main Event
1979-06-22 · 112 min · ★ 5.3
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 StreisandHillary Kramer
Ryan O'NealEddie "Kid Natural" Scanlon
Paul SandDavid
Whitman MayoPercy
Patti D'ArbanvilleDonna
Chu Chu MalaveLuis
Richard LawsonHector Mantilla
James GregoryGough
Lindsay BloomGirl In Bed
Earl BoenNose - Kline
Roger BowenOwner Sinthia Cosmetics
Badja DjolaHeavyweight In Gym
Rory CalhounFighter In Kid's Camp
Sue CaseyBrenda
Alvin ChildressMan In Gym
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