The Main Event(1979)
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The Main Event Synopsis
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.
The Main Event (1979) is a comedy and romance film directed by Howard Zieff, released on June 22, 1979 with a runtime of 1h 52m. It stars Barbra Streisand, Ryan O'Neal, Paul Sand and Whitman Mayo. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 68 ratings.
- Director:
- Howard Zieff
- Writers:
- Gail Parent, Andrew Smith
- Producers:
- Jon Peters, Barbra Streisand
- Cinematographer:
- Mario Tosi
- Composer:
- Michael Melvoin
- Production:
- Barwood Films, Warner Bros. Pictures, First Artists
- Revenue:
- $44,800,000
- Status:
- Released
The Main Event (1979) Trailer
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The Main Event Cast & Crew
Main cast
Barbra Streisand
as Hillary Kramer
Ryan O'Neal
as Eddie "Kid Natural" Scanlon
Paul Sand
as David
Whitman Mayo
as Percy
Patti D'Arbanville
as Donna
Chu Chu Malave
as Luis
Richard Lawson
as Hector Mantilla
James Gregory
as Gough
- Richard Altman
Richard Altman
as Tour Guide
- Seth Banks
Seth Banks
as Newsman
Lindsay Bloom
as Girl In Bed
Earl Boen
as Nose - Kline
Key crew
Directed by Howard Zieff, written by Gail Parent and Andrew Smith, produced by Jon Peters and Barbra Streisand.
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The Main Event Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 68 ratings.
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The Main Event – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Main Event online?
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The Main Event (1979) is available to stream on Howdy Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Main Event?
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The main cast of The Main Event (1979) includes Barbra Streisand, Ryan O'Neal, Paul Sand, Whitman Mayo and Patti D'Arbanville. The film was directed by Howard Zieff. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Main Event released?
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The Main Event was released on June 22, 1979 and runs for 1h 52m.
Is The Main Event worth watching?
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The Main Event (1979) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 68 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Main Event?
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Yes. The official The Main Event trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.