FILMTMThe Main Event1979
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The Main Event
Boxing film with a runtime of 112 minutes, released in 1979. Presented in English.
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Seven years after What's Up, Doc?, Barbra Streisand and Ryan O'Neal teamed again for this similar romantic comedy in which a makeup executive invests in the contract of a boxer. After he retires and she becomes bankrupt, the two team up as prizefighter and sparkplug/manager to recover their earlier fortunes.
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FAQ
How long is The Main Event?
The Main Event runs for 1h 52m.
What language is it available in?
The primary language listed for this title is English.
What kind of film is this?
It is tagged under boxing, comedy.
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