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The Main Event

PG1h 52m1979Howard Zieff
IMDb: 5.5/10Rotten: 33%
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"A Glove Story"

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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What is The Main Event (1979) about?

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.

Who stars in The Main Event?

The Main Event stars Barbra Streisand (Hillary Kramer), Ryan O'Neal (Eddie "Kid Natural" Scanlon), Paul Sand (David), Whitman Mayo (Percy), Patti D'Arbanville (Donna). The film was directed by Howard Zieff.

How long is The Main Event?

The Main Event has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1979. It is rated PG.

Is The Main Event worth watching?

The Main Event holds an IMDb rating of 5.5/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 33. Fans of Comedy, Romance, Sport are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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