The Main Event (1979)

06/22/1979 (US) • 1h 52m

Comedy, Romance

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.

Top Billed Cast

Barbra Streisand

Hillary Kramer

Ryan O'Neal

Eddie "Kid Natural" Scanlon

Richard Lawson

Hector Mantilla

Richard Altman

Tour Guide


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Status

Released

Original Language

Budget

-

Revenue

$44,800,000.00

Keywords

sports

boxer

romcom

perfume

financial ruin

boxing manager

driving instructor

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