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The Main Event (1979)

Barbra Streisand , Ryan O'Neal , Andrew J. Kuehn , Howard Zieff  |  PG |  DVD
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Barbra Streisand, Ryan O'Neal, Paul Sand, Whitman Mayo, Patti D'Arbanville
  • Directors: Andrew J. Kuehn, Howard Zieff
  • Writers: Andrew Smith, Gail Parent, Margery Doppelt
  • Producers: Barbra Streisand, Andrew J. Kuehn, Howard Rosenman
  • Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dubbed, Letterboxed, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
  • Language: English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono), French (Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono)
  • Subtitles: English, Spanish, French
  • Dubbed: French
  • Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Rated: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
  • Studio: Warner Home Video
  • DVD Release Date: July 1, 2003
  • Run Time: 112 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00006FDCE
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #26,406 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
  • Learn more about "The Main Event" on IMDb

Special Features

  • Scene specific commentary by Barbra Streisand
  • "Getting in Shape for The Main Event," a vintage 1979 making-of TV special
  • Production stills gallery

Editorial Reviews

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Comedic misfire from the mid-1970s in a futile attempt to bottle the same lightning that struck when Barbra Streisand teamed with Ryan O'Neal in What's Up, Doc? Here, Streisand plays a spoiled rich girl, the head of a bankrupt cosmetics company, who discovers she's lost everything--except her ownership of the contract of a washed-up boxer (O'Neal, known for his combative nature offscreen). So she tries to rally this dispirited pug into a comeback that will earn the kinds of purses that will put her back on her feet. Naturally, in the process romantic sparks are kindled. But despite a loud and energetic performance by Streisand, this Howard Zieff comedy doesn't add up to much. --Marshall Fine

Product Description

An executive awakens one morning to find that her accountant has stolen all her money and fled the country. The only asset she has left is a boxer she purchased as a tax write-off. The executive then goads the boxer into re-starting his career.

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17 of 19 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Much better than it's reputation April 7, 2005
Format:DVD
This film was a major hit upon release in the summer of `79. With a budget seven-million-dollars, the film took in over $40 million at the domestic box office and became one of the top-ten grossers of the year. Unfortunately, it has since been written off by many fans and critics alike as one of Streisand's weakest film efforts. As for myself, I believe THE MAIN EVENT manages to be likable, funny, and entertaining. Even though we've seen the same story a thousand times before, THE MAIN EVENT is very enjoyable while it's playing.

The scenes are all set up very well, the one-liners are funny ("I said celebrate, not fornicate "), and Streisand and O'Neal give off a strong sexual charge between them onscreen. The film also features a very strong supporting cast, with Paul Sand, Whitman Mayo, and Patti D'Arbanville turning in terrific performances. Unfairly mangled by most critics and many viewers (many of whom need to learn how to loosen up), the film is complete fun from start to finish. Ignore all of the naysayers, THE MAIN EVENT stands one of my favorite romantic comedies.

About the DVD: The picture quality is great, and the mono sound is fine as well. It's great to have the original trailer and the 19-minute television special, titled GETTING IN SHAPE FOR THE MAIN EVENT, preserved on disc, although Streisand's brief audio commentary is slightly disappointing.
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Simply Streisand May 20, 2005
Format:DVD
I have been a fan of Barbra Streisand it seems like forever. My aunt Dee Knuckles who had the only womans boxing team in San Pedro, CA. was the boxing consultant for Barbra in the Fabulously Funny "The Main Event". I can remember going with my aunt to see Barbra and Ryan at the Auditorium in LA, seems like just yesterday. The major highlight of this film is when Barbra sings "The Main Event" absolutely takes your breath away. This movie is fabulous. Way to go Barbra.
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars She cant make a bad movie. October 19, 2003
By Teri
Format:DVD
It has been quite a while since i have actually seen The Main Event but i have been trying to find it in the stores on video for quite a long time. I can remember loving the movie. There was a lot of screeming and yelling...but isnt that what boxers do. I thought the way they pick on each other is cute. I thought Barbra was precious. It is one of those movies that you come out feeling good which is hard to find these days.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars I LIKE STREISAND
I ALSO LIKE BARBRA STRIESAND AND HAVE GOTTN SEVERAL OF HER MOVIES FROM YOU, KEEP COMING OUT WITH THE HARD MOVIES TO FIND AND I WILL KEEP ORDERING FROM YOU
Published 28 days ago by Keith Safar
4.0 out of 5 stars still funny
havent see this movie in a very long time thought it was funny many years ago and it's still funny, Streisand and O'neil make a great combination. Watched it with my 13yr. Read more
Published 1 month ago by LOU
4.0 out of 5 stars Terrific movie never got its due!
This flick never did get the rave reviews that it should have! Smart, sexy, witty....rent it! Ryan O Neil at his very best!
Published 1 month ago by jennifer k swank
1.0 out of 5 stars Was not what I wanted
I did a seach for DVD movie the main event and when it came up i ordered it what I received was a cd for the movie sound track. Not very happy. Read more
Published 2 months ago by vicki rockwell
5.0 out of 5 stars The Main Event
I really loved this movie because Barbra Streisand and Ryan O'Neil were excellent. They had me laughing and wanting more. You have to see this classic movie. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Patrick T
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Movie!!
Barbra Streisand and Ryan O'Neal are a great comedy duo. This movie is a classic old comedy and it's a shame that Hollywood has lost their ability to make comedies that are clean... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Paul
5.0 out of 5 stars The Main Event
One of the best o'neal and Streisand movie they ever made. Has to be one of the funniest movies I have ever seen. That is why I ordered it.
Published 4 months ago by jon davis
5.0 out of 5 stars The Main Event
It is a fun movie to watch. I have shown it to my granddaughter who enjoyed it. Nice, clean, wholesome movie.
Published 5 months ago by Janelle Marcuccilli
5.0 out of 5 stars "A Funny Barbra Flick"
"The Main Event" featured the reunion of Barbra and Ryan O'Neal after the two appeared in the mega hit "What's Up Doc?" a few years prior. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Terry Richard
4.0 out of 5 stars "The Main Event"
This is a good Barbra Streisand -- Ryan O' Neal comedy, about boxing.
It is not as good as the other film that they made together ("What's Up, Doc?").
Published on February 10, 2011 by Paul C. Wallace
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