The Main Event

1979 · 112 MIN · IMDB 5.6 · 3,437 VOTES · DIR. Howard Zieff

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Overview

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.

Dialogue Timeline — 1,415 lines

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00:00:13 I hear they're gonna cut it and put it on the street.
00:04:08 Have some fun with it. You're going to feel good and look good.
00:07:03 This is a nightmare.
00:11:37 Which one of you guys is Kid Natural?
00:14:33 I was a fighter, but I'm not a fighter anymore.
00:18:59 - What kind of business is she in? - I don't know, Donna.
00:22:19 You can't get away with this. You're going to have to start fighting.
00:26:10 with a Temporary Restraining Order. We're closed.
00:30:18 Oh, my God.
00:34:05 the Kid has the same sweet smell of success.
00:38:04 Your hand is big.
00:41:45 - I'm a fight manager now. - Really?
00:45:07 Where did you get this kid? He's terrific.
00:48:46 Come on, Hillary. Stop kidding around.
00:53:36 Yeah. Got it. Watch this.
00:58:17 Yeah? You think you're through now? You were through when I met you!
01:02:12 - What? - Up and over.
01:07:16 - I've already picked out the spot. - Camp. I love camp.
01:12:34 I'll spare you the details, because it's a real long story and would...
01:18:22 Man, I can't take it.
01:22:26 I mean, this is what you call pretty?
01:29:02 What is that supposed to mean?
01:33:20 I feel like a pretty face to you, like a one-night stand!
350:00:00 unless I sell my...

Cast & Characters

Dialogue Record

Lines indexed1,415
Dialogue density12.6 lines / min
First line00:00:13
Final line350:00:00

Production Record

DirectorHoward Zieff
LanguageEnglish
Revenue$44,800,000
IMDb votes3,437