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The Main Event

Plot: 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.
Release Date: Friday, June 22 1979
45 years ago
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Cast

Portrait of Barbra StreisandBarbra StreisandBarbra Streisand was 37 in The Main Event as 'Hillary Kramer'.
Birthday: Fri, Apr 24 1942
Portrait of Ryan O'NealRyan O'NealRyan O'Neal was 38 in The Main Event as 'Eddie "Kid Natural" Scanlon'.
Birthday: Sun, Apr 20 1941 –
Fri, Dec 08 2023
Portrait of Paul SandPaul SandPaul Sand was 44 in The Main Event as 'David'.
Birthday: Tue, Mar 05 1935
Portrait of Whitman MayoWhitman MayoWhitman Mayo was 48 in The Main Event as 'Percy'.
Birthday: Sat, Nov 15 1930 –
Tue, May 22 2001
Portrait of Patti D'ArbanvillePatti D'ArbanvillePatti D'Arbanville was 28 in The Main Event as 'Donna'.
Birthday: Fri, May 25 1951
Portrait of Chu Chu MalaveChu Chu MalaveChu Chu Malave was 28 in The Main Event as 'Luis'.
Birthday: Fri, Aug 04 1950
Portrait of Richard LawsonRichard LawsonRichard Lawson was 32 in The Main Event as 'Hector Mantilla'.
Birthday: Fri, Mar 07 1947
Portrait of James GregoryJames GregoryJames Gregory was 67 in The Main Event as 'Gough'.
Birthday: Sat, Dec 23 1911 –
Mon, Sep 16 2002
Portrait of Richard AltmanRichard AltmanRichard Altman was >> in The Main Event as 'Tour Guide'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Seth BanksSeth BanksSeth Banks was >> in The Main Event as 'Newsman'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Lindsay BloomLindsay BloomLindsay Bloom was 28 in The Main Event as 'Girl In Bed'.
Birthday: Mon, Aug 28 1950
Portrait of Earl BoenEarl BoenEarl Boen was 37 in The Main Event as 'Nose - Kline'.
Birthday: Fri, Aug 08 1941 –
Thu, Jan 05 2023
Portrait of Roger BowenRoger BowenRoger Bowen was 47 in The Main Event as 'Owner Sinthia Cosmetics'.
Birthday: Wed, May 25 1932 –
Fri, Feb 16 1996
Portrait of Badja DjolaBadja DjolaBadja Djola was 31 in The Main Event as 'Heavyweight In Gym'.
Birthday: Fri, Apr 09 1948 –
Sat, Jan 08 2005
Portrait of Rory CalhounRory CalhounRory Calhoun was 56 in The Main Event as 'Fighter In Kid's Camp'.
Birthday: Tue, Aug 08 1922 –
Wed, Apr 28 1999
Portrait of Sue CaseySue CaseySue Casey was 53 in The Main Event as 'Brenda'.
Birthday: Thu, Apr 08 1926 –
Thu, Feb 21 2019
Portrait of Alvin ChildressAlvin ChildressAlvin Childress was 71 in The Main Event as 'Man In Gym'.
Birthday: Sat, Sep 14 1907 –
Sat, Apr 19 1986
Portrait of Kristine DeBellKristine DeBellKristine DeBell was 24 in The Main Event as 'Lucy'.
Birthday: Fri, Dec 10 1954
Portrait of Al DenavaAl DenavaAl Denava was >> in The Main Event as 'Gomez'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Rene DijonRene DijonRene Dijon was >> in The Main Event as 'Nose - Moss'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Shay DuffinShay DuffinShay Duffin was 48 in The Main Event as 'Fight Announcer'.
Birthday: Thu, Feb 26 1931 –
Fri, Apr 23 2010
Portrait of Murphy DunneMurphy DunneMurphy Dunne was >> in The Main Event as 'Mario'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Art EvansArt EvansArt Evans was 37 in The Main Event as 'Fighter'.
Birthday: Fri, Mar 27 1942 –
Sat, Dec 21 2024
Portrait of Ron HenriquezRon HenriquezRon Henriquez was >> in The Main Event as 'Fighter'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Anthony RenyaAnthony RenyaAnthony Renya was >> in The Main Event as 'Fighter'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Maurice SneedMaurice SneedMaurice Sneed was >> in The Main Event as 'Fighter'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Lee HarmanLee HarmanLee Harman was >> in The Main Event as 'Newsman'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Vic HeutschyVic HeutschyVic Heutschy was >> in The Main Event as 'Newsman'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday –
Sun, Sep 11 2011
Portrait of Ernie HudsonErnie HudsonErnie Hudson was 33 in The Main Event as 'Killer'.
Birthday: Mon, Dec 17 1945
Portrait of David KetchumDavid KetchumDavid Ketchum was 51 in The Main Event as 'Photographer'.
Birthday: Sat, Feb 04 1928
Portrait of Jimmy Lennon Sr.Jimmy Lennon Sr.Jimmy Lennon Sr. was 66 in The Main Event as 'Announcer'.
Birthday: Sat, Apr 12 1913 –
Mon, Apr 20 1992
Portrait of Len LesserLen LesserLen Lesser was 56 in The Main Event as 'Trainer At Big Bear'.
Birthday: Sun, Dec 03 1922 –
Wed, Feb 16 2011
Portrait of Eddie 'El Annimal' LopezEddie 'El Annimal' LopezEddie 'El Annimal' Lopez was >> in The Main Event as 'Boxer At Kid's Camp'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Gilda MarxGilda MarxGilda Marx was >> in The Main Event as 'Exercise Teacher'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Denver MattsonDenver MattsonDenver Mattson was 41 in The Main Event as 'Referee'.
Birthday: Mon, Jul 12 1937 –
Sat, Sep 24 2005
Portrait of Bill Phillips MurryBill Phillips MurryBill Phillips Murry was >> in The Main Event as 'Mantilla's Cornerman'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Brent MusburgerBrent MusburgerBrent Musburger was 40 in The Main Event as 'T. V. Show Host'.
Birthday: Thu, May 25 1939
Portrait of Robert NadderRobert NadderRobert Nadder was 44 in The Main Event as 'Nose - Bean'.
Birthday: Fri, Feb 15 1935 –
Wed, Dec 13 1995
Portrait of Harvey ParryHarvey ParryHarvey Parry was 79 in The Main Event as 'Referee In Long Beach'.
Birthday: Mon, Apr 23 1900 –
Wed, Sep 18 1985
Portrait of John ReillyJohn ReillyJohn Reilly was 44 in The Main Event as 'Alan Crane'.
Birthday: Sun, Nov 11 1934 –
Sat, Jan 09 2021
Portrait of Tim RossovichTim RossovichTim Rossovich was 33 in The Main Event as 'Cannibal'.
Birthday: Thu, Mar 14 1946 –
Thu, Dec 06 2018
Portrait of Jack SomackJack SomackJack Somack was >> in The Main Event as 'Murry'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Richard SteeleRichard SteeleRichard Steele was 24 in The Main Event as 'Boxer In Kid's Camp'.
Birthday: Wed, Oct 13 1954
Portrait of Karen Hale WookeyKaren Hale WookeyKaren Hale Wookey was 55 in The Main Event as 'Newswoman'.
Birthday: Mon, Feb 04 1924 –
Wed, Sep 09 1998
Portrait of Darrell ZwerlingDarrell ZwerlingDarrell Zwerling was 50 in The Main Event as 'Sheldon'.
Birthday: Sun, Sep 09 1928 –
Fri, Apr 11 2014
Portrait of Dennis FaltDennis FaltDennis Falt was >> in The Main Event as 'Ringside Reporter (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Luther FearLuther FearLuther Fear was >> in The Main Event as 'Fight Fan (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ralph GambinaRalph GambinaRalph Gambina was 72 in The Main Event as 'Trainer (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Thu, Feb 21 1907 –
Sat, Jul 11 1981
Portrait of Raven Grey EagleRaven Grey EagleRaven Grey Eagle was 52 in The Main Event as 'Man (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Fri, May 27 1927 –
Sat, Apr 09 1988
Portrait of Jack GriffinJack GriffinJack Griffin was >> in The Main Event as 'Boxing Coach (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Roslyn KindRoslyn KindRoslyn Kind was 28 in The Main Event as 'Aerobics Class Dancer (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Tue, Jan 09 1951
Portrait of Monty O'GradyMonty O'GradyMonty O'Grady was 63 in The Main Event as 'Party Guest (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Mon, Mar 06 1916 –
Wed, Mar 08 2000
Portrait of Leoda RichardsLeoda RichardsLeoda Richards was 72 in The Main Event as 'Party Guest (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Fri, Mar 15 1907 –
Sat, Feb 07 1998
Portrait of Rick SawayaRick SawayaRick Sawaya was 27 in The Main Event as 'Fighting Cop (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Tue, Dec 04 1951
Portrait of Jack SlateJack SlateJack Slate was >> in The Main Event as 'Man at Gym (uncredited)'.
Birthday: Unknown Birthday

Crew

Portrait of Howard ZieffHoward ZieffHoward Zieff was 51 in The Main Event as 'Director'
Birthday: Fri, Oct 21 1927 –
Sun, Feb 22 2009
Portrait of Pat KehoePat KehoePat Kehoe was >> in The Main Event as 'First Assistant Director'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ed MilkovichEd MilkovichEd Milkovich was >> in The Main Event as 'Second Assistant Director'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Gary DaiglerGary DaiglerGary Daigler was >> in The Main Event as 'First Assistant Director'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Mario TosiMario TosiMario Tosi was >> in The Main Event as 'Director of Photography'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Andrew SmithAndrew SmithAndrew Smith was >> in The Main Event as 'Screenplay'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Gail ParentGail ParentGail Parent was >> in The Main Event as 'Screenplay'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Jon PetersJon PetersJon Peters was 34 in The Main Event as 'Producer'
Birthday: Sat, Jun 02 1945
Portrait of Barbra StreisandBarbra StreisandBarbra Streisand was 37 in The Main Event as 'Producer'
Birthday: Fri, Apr 24 1942
Portrait of Renée MisselRenée MisselRenée Missel was >> in The Main Event as 'Executive Producer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Howard RosenmanHoward RosenmanHoward Rosenman was 34 in The Main Event as 'Executive Producer'
Birthday: Thu, Feb 01 1945
Portrait of Jeff WernerJeff WernerJeff Werner was >> in The Main Event as 'Associate Producer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Edward WarschilkaEdward WarschilkaEdward Warschilka was 51 in The Main Event as 'Editor'
Birthday: Thu, Mar 15 1928 –
Sat, Nov 06 2004
Portrait of Michael MelvoinMichael MelvoinMichael Melvoin was >> in The Main Event as 'Original Music Composer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Dianne CrittendenDianne CrittendenDianne Crittenden was 37 in The Main Event as 'Casting'
Birthday: Wed, Aug 06 1941 –
Thu, Mar 21 2024
Portrait of Rick SawayaRick SawayaRick Sawaya was 27 in The Main Event as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Tue, Dec 04 1951
Portrait of Karen ReaKaren ReaKaren Rea was >> in The Main Event as 'Casting'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Ruth MyersRuth MyersRuth Myers was 39 in The Main Event as 'Costume Design'
Birthday: Mon, Jan 01 1940
Portrait of Lee HarmanLee HarmanLee Harman was >> in The Main Event as 'Makeup Artist'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Denver MattsonDenver MattsonDenver Mattson was 41 in The Main Event as 'Stunt Coordinator'
Birthday: Mon, Jul 12 1937 –
Sat, Sep 24 2005
Portrait of Charles RosenCharles RosenCharles Rosen was >> in The Main Event as 'Production Design'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Karen Hale WookeyKaren Hale WookeyKaren Hale Wookey was 55 in The Main Event as 'Script Supervisor'
Birthday: Mon, Feb 04 1924 –
Wed, Sep 09 1998
Portrait of Shirlee StrahmShirlee StrahmShirlee Strahm was >> in The Main Event as 'Costumer'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Kaye PownallKaye PownallKaye Pownall was >> in The Main Event as 'Hairstylist'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of James W. PayneJames W. PayneJames W. Payne was 49 in The Main Event as 'Set Decoration'
Birthday: Mon, Nov 11 1929 –
Wed, Aug 12 1992
Portrait of Kevin N. JohnstonKevin N. JohnstonKevin N. Johnston was >> in The Main Event as 'Stunts'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday
Portrait of Joe AmslerJoe AmslerJoe Amsler was >> in The Main Event as 'Stunt Double'
Birthday: Unknown Birthday