Howard Zieff
Director
The Main Event (1979)
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.
Genres: Comedy, Romance, Sport
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Watch Providers: Kanopy, Plex Channel
Production Companies: Barwood Films, Warner Bros. Pictures, First Artists
Country: United States
Production Country:
United States
Languages:
English
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Runtime: 112 min.
Released: June 22, 1979
Status: Released
Revenue: $44,800,000
Certification: PG / 11+