Poster of The Main Event

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

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