Movie·1979·1h 52m
The Main Event
A Glove Story
Directed By
Howard Zieff
Country
United States of America
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The 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.
Written By
Andrew Smith, Gail Parent
Producer
Jon Peters, Barbra Streisand
Cinematography
Mario Tosi
Music
Michael Melvoin
Editor
Edward Warschilka
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
66 votes
Where to watch
Region: US
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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
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
// crew
Crew
Andrew Smith
Screenplay
Gail Parent
Screenplay
Howard Zieff
Director
Jon Peters
Producer
Edward Warschilka
Editor
Barbra Streisand
Producer
Howard Rosenman
Executive Producer
Michael Melvoin
Original Music Composer
Renée Missel
Executive Producer
Mario Tosi
Director of Photography
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