The Main Event
“A Glove Story”
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Main Event - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-08-21
Top Cast
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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
Roger Bowen
Owner Sinthia Cosmetics
Badja Djola
Heavyweight In Gym
Rory Calhoun
Fighter In Kid's Camp
Sue Casey
Brenda
Alvin Childress
Man In Gym
Kristine DeBell
Lucy
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 22, 1979
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$44.8M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Howard Zieff
- Screenplay & Story
- Gail Parent, Andrew Smith
- Original Score
- Michael Melvoin
- Original Title
- The Main Event
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Worldwide Gross
- $44.8M
- Production Studios
- Barwood Films, Warner Bros. Pictures, First Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Howard Zieff
Gail Parent, Andrew Smith
Michael Melvoin
Mario Tosi
Edward Warschilka
Jon Peters, Renée Missel, Howard Rosenman, Barbra Streisand
Department Leadership Roster
Howard Zieff
Director
Gail Parent
Screenplay
Andrew Smith
Screenplay
Denver Mattson
Stunt Coordinator
Jon Peters
Producer
Barbra Streisand
Producer
Michael Melvoin
Original Music Composer
Mario Tosi
Director of Photography
Edward Warschilka
Editor
Charles Rosen
Production Design
Ruth Myers
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Main Event
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Main Event 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 directed The Main Event?
The Main Event was directed by Howard Zieff.
Who stars in The Main Event?
The principal cast of The Main Event includes Barbra Streisand, Ryan O'Neal, Paul Sand, Whitman Mayo, Patti D'Arbanville.
When was The Main Event released and how long is it?
The Main Event was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
How much did The Main Event make at the box office?
The Main Event grossed $44.8M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Main Event?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Main Event was composed by Michael Melvoin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Main Event?
The Main Event holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).