Movie

The Main Event

“A Glove Story”

★ 5.3(67)19791h 52m

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Good to know

Director: Howard Zieff
Release date: 1979-06-22
Runtime: 1h 52m
Language: EN
Box office: $44,800,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Barwood Films

The Main Event — trailer

About The Main Event

The Main Event is a 1979 movie in the Comedy and Romance genres, directed by Howard Zieff, starring Barbra Streisand, Ryan O'Neal and Paul Sand. It has a runtime of 1 hour 52 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.3/10 from 67 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Main Event in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Barbra Streisand

Hillary Kramer

Ryan O'Neal

Eddie "Kid Natural" Scanlon

Paul Sand

David

Whitman Mayo

Percy

Patti D'Arbanville

Donna

Chu Chu Malave

Luis

Richard Lawson

Hector Mantilla

James Gregory

Gough

Richard Altman

Tour Guide

Seth Banks

Newsman

Lindsay Bloom

Girl In Bed

Earl Boen

Nose - Kline

Themes & keywords

sportsboxerromcomperfumefinancial ruinboxing managerdriving instructor

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Main Event in Mexico?+

The Main Event is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Main Event on Netflix?+

The Main Event is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is The Main Event?+

The Main Event has a runtime of 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).

Who stars in The Main Event?+

The Main Event stars Barbra Streisand, Ryan O'Neal, Paul Sand, Whitman Mayo and Patti D'Arbanville.

When did The Main Event come out?+

The Main Event is a 1979 movie directed by Howard Zieff.

What genre is The Main Event?+

The Main Event is Comedy and Romance film.

Who directed The Main Event?+

The Main Event was directed by Howard Zieff.