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The Main Event (1979) Movie Summary

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  • COMEDY
  • PG
  • 1979
  • FULL HD

The stars of the classic screwball comedy "What's Up, Doc?" -- Academy Award-winning superstar Barbra Streisand ("Funny Girl," "The Prince of Tides") and Ryan O'Neal ("Love Story," "Irreconcilable Differences") -- reunite in this fancy footwork romantic comedy about a bankrupt perfume manufacturer who finds her one remaining asset is the ownership of a has-been boxer. It's a love match between the boxer and his new owner as they spar both in and outside of the ring. Co-starring Richard Lawson ("Poltergeist," "The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd") and Ernie Hudson ("The Crow," "Ghostbusters").

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After discovering a magical mask, an 11-year-old aspiring wrestler enters a competition to become the next WWE superstar by using special powers from a magical mask.

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The Main Event (1979) Series Cast & Crew

The Main Event (1979) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Seth Carr (Leo Thompson), Tichina Arnold (Denise Thompson), Adam Pally (Steve Thompson), Ken Marino (Frankie), Mike Mizanin (The Miz), Momona Tamada (Erica), Keith Lee (Smooth Operator), Babatunde Łukasz Aiyegbusi (Samson), Kofi Sarkodie-Mensah (Kofi Kingston), Stephen Farrelly (Sheamus), Matt Polinsky (Corey Graves), Lucie Guest (Ms. Cartwright), Lisa Durupt (Registration Assistant), Donna Benedicto (Announcer), Paul Lazenby (Lord Copperhead), Bodhi Sabongui (Luke), Dallas Dupree Young (Mason), Ian Hawes (WWE Fan), Glen Gordon (Caleb), Josh Zaharia (Trevor), all returned for the main event movie.

Seth Carr (Leo Thompson)
Seth CarrLeo ThompsonScore: 4.7
Tichina Arnold (Denise Thompson)
Tichina ArnoldDenise ThompsonScore: 7.7
Adam Pally (Steve Thompson)
Adam PallySteve ThompsonScore: 10.9
Ken Marino (Frankie)
Ken MarinoFrankieScore: 11.4
Mike Mizanin (The Miz)
Mike MizaninThe MizScore: 8.1
Momona Tamada (Erica)
Momona TamadaEricaScore: 11.3
Keith Lee (Smooth Operator)
Keith LeeSmooth OperatorScore: 2.2
Babatunde Łukasz Aiyegbusi (Samson)
Babatunde Łukasz AiyegbusiSamsonScore: 1.7
Kofi Sarkodie-Mensah (Kofi Kingston)
Kofi Sarkodie-MensahKofi KingstonScore: 5.4
Stephen Farrelly (Sheamus)
Stephen FarrellySheamusScore: 9.4
Matt Polinsky (Corey Graves)
Matt PolinskyCorey GravesScore: 1.9
Lucie Guest (Ms. Cartwright)
Lucie GuestMs. CartwrightScore: 7.4
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Jamie Elliott (Co-Producer), Brent Boulet (Visual Effects Supervisor), Susan Levison (Executive Producer), Lisa Lancaster (Set Decoration), Nick Dibley (Property Master), Ian R. C. Levine ("A" Camera Operator), Jody Leanne Petford (Truck Supervisor), Kara Saun (Costume Design), Bettina Strauss (Still Photographer), Michelle Cutolo (Casting Associate), Maggie Malina (Executive Producer), Evan Shotropa (Costume Design), April Pangilinan (Assistant Makeup Artist), Matthew Tichenor ("B" Camera Operator), Frank Devine (Digital Imaging Technician), Richard Lowell (Producer), Eric Fraser (Production Design), Sharon Markell (Hairstylist), Hans Dayal (Production Manager), Steve Bors (Third Assistant Director),

Kara Saun (Costume Design)
Kara SaunCostume DesignScore: 1.0
Jaime Eliezer Karas (Director)
Jaime Eliezer KarasDirectorScore: 2.0
Lauro David Chartrand-DelValle (Stunt Coordinator)
Lauro David Chartrand-DelValleStunt CoordinatorScore: 6.5
Jim Mahoney (Screenplay)
Jim MahoneyScreenplayScore: 2.3
Ben Shepherd (CG Supervisor)
Ben ShepherdCG SupervisorScore: 3.2
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Italiano
Quando l'undicenne Leo Thompson scopre una maschera da wrestling magica che gli conferisce una super forza, la usa per partecipare a un torneo della WWE. Con l'aiuto della nonna, Leo darà il massimo per realizzare il sogno di diventare una superstar della WWE. Ce la farà un ragazzino a battere tutti i temibili sfidanti e a diventare un campione?

Deutsch
Mithilfe der Kräfte einer magischen Maske tritt ein junger Wrestling-Fan in einem Wettbewerb gegen einen beängstigenden Rivalen an. Da ist Chaos vorprogrammiert.

Português
Usando uma máscara mágica que lhe dá poderes especiais, um menino provoca o maior caos ao entrar em uma competição de luta livre e enfrentar um rival de peso.

ελληνικά
Ο 11χρονος Λίο Τόμσον(Σεθ Καρ) ανακαλύπτει μια μαγική μάσκα wrestling που του χαρίζει υπερδυνάμεις και αποφασίζει να τη χρησιμοποιήσει για να συμμετάσχει σε έναν διαγωνισμό του WWE. Με τη στήριξη της γιαγιάς του(Τισίνα Άρνολντ), ο Λίο θα κάνει τα πάντα για να εκπληρώσει το όνειρό του και να γίνει ένας σουπερστάρ του WWE. Μπορεί ένα παιδί να καταφέρει τα πάντα, έχοντας ως αντιπάλους του θρυλικά ονόματα του ρινγκ; Σε σκηνοθεσία Τζέι Κάρας, στην ταινία "Ο Επόμενος Superstar του WWE" συμπρωταγωνιστούν ο Άνταμ Πάλι και ο Κεν Μαρίνο, ενώ συμμετέχουν επίσης οι σουπερστάρ του WWE Κόφι Κίνγκστον, Μάικ Μιζάνιν, γνωστός και ως "The Miz", Σέιμους και Μπαμπατούντε Αϊγεγκμπούσι στον ρόλο του απόλυτου αντιπάλου του Λίο, του πελώριου παλαιστή Σαμψών.

한국어/조선말
언젠가는 WWE 스타가 되고 말겠어. 근데 그 꿈이 지금 당장 이루어진다면? 우연히 마법의 가면을 얻은 열한 살 소년이 링에 오른다. 덩치들아 비켜라, 작은 고추 나가신다!

Magyar
A mágikus maszk különleges képességei segítségével a fiatal WWE-rajongó felfordulást okoz, amikor benevez egy pankrációversenyre, és megküzd félelmetes riválisával.

Français
Doté d'un masque aux super-pouvoirs, un jeune fan de la WWE sème le chaos en montant sur le ring pour affronter un adversaire imposant lors d'une compétition de catch.

Pусский
Он следующая новая суперзвезда мирового реслинг и компании WWE. Он милый и мечтательный паренек, который обожает реслинг, но совсем непохож на тех, кто выходит на ринг, чтобы удивить зрителей. Нередко Лео достается от школьных хулиганов, поэтому он мечтает быть отважнее и сильнее. И однажды этот день настает. Мальчик находит магическую маску, которая наделяет его суперсилой. Надевая ее он становится ловким, быстрым и обладает невероятной силой. Теперь он может не только дать отпор драчунам в школе, но и попытаться стать участником соревнований WWE. При поддержке своей понимающей бабушки Лео сделает все возможное, чтобы выиграть чемпионат по реслингу. Но сможет ли ребенок победить всех грозных противников, которые претендуют на титул лучшего? Скорее всего да, ведь у него есть волшебная маска!

Polski
Młody fan zapasów bierze udział w turnieju, podczas którego wykorzystuje moc magicznej maski w walce z onieśmielającym rywalem.

Español
Leo Thompson (Seth Carr) tiene 11 años y se ha encontrado una máscara de lucha libre que le da superfuerza. Con ella y con el apoyo de su abuela (Tichina Arnold), se presenta a un campeonato de la WWE. Leo hará todo lo posible para cumplir su sueño: ser una superestrella de la WWE. ¿Podrá un niño vencer a los contrincantes más demoledores en el ring y ser un gran campeón?

עִבְרִית
ליאו הצעיר הוא מעריץ שרוף של WWE. כשהוא מוצא מסיכה קסומה שמעניקה לו כוחות מיוחדים, הוא נכנס לזירה ומתחרה ביריב מאיים – והכאוס לא מאחר להגיע.

Español
Leo Thompson (Seth Carr) tiene 11 años y se ha encontrado una máscara de lucha libre que le da superfuerza. Con ella y con el apoyo de su abuela (Tichina Arnold), se presenta a un campeonato de la WWE. Leo hará todo lo posible para cumplir su sueño: ser una superestrella de la WWE. ¿Podrá un niño vencer a los contrincantes más demoledores en el ring y ser un gran campeón?

Český
Mladý fanda wrestlingu s kouzelnou maskou, která mu dává zvláštní schopnosti, se přihlásí do soutěže, kde způsobí naprostý chaos a utká se s děsivým soupeřem.

普通话
  11 岁的里欧·汤普森(塞斯·凯尔饰)发现了一个神奇的摔跤面具,这个面具赋予了他超强的力量,他借此参加了美国摔角联盟的比赛。在奶奶(蒂琪娜·阿诺饰)的支持下,里欧不惜一切代价想要实现成为美国摔角联盟超级明星的梦想。在擂台上,面对着传奇般的挑战者,一个孩子能一举拿下吗?《摔角小将》由杰伊·卡拉斯执导,联合主演有亚当·佩里、肯·马里诺,和美国摔角联盟超级明星科菲·金士顿、迈克尔·米赞宁(米兹)、希莫斯,以及巴巴通德·艾布西,他饰演里欧的终极对手(一个名叫山姆森的巨型摔跤手)。

Türkçe
Büyülü bir maske keşfettikten sonra, 11 yaşındaki hevesli bir güreşçi, bir sonraki WWE süperstarı olmak için yarışmaya girer.

Dansk
En ung WWE-fan med en magisk maske skaber kaos, da han deltager i en brydekonkurrence mod en intimiderende rival.

Tiếng Việt
Sử dụng sức mạnh đặc biệt từ chiếc mặt nạ ma thuật, cậu bé hâm mộ WWE gây bao náo loạn khi tham gia cuộc thi đấu vật và chạm trán một đối thủ đáng sợ.Sử dụng sức mạnh đặc biệt từ chiếc mặt nạ ma thuật, cậu bé hâm mộ WWE gây bao náo loạn khi tham gia cuộc thi đấu vật và chạm trán một đối thủ đáng sợ.

Український
Знайшовши магічну маску, 11-річний хлопець прагне стати борецем і вступає в змагання, щоб стати наступною суперзіркою WWE.

Română
Înzestrat cu puterile unei măști magice, un tânăr fan al WWE face furori atunci când înfruntă un adversar intimidant într-un meci de wrestling oficial.

普通话
一位世界摔角娛樂的年幼粉絲運用魔法面具的超能力,挺身加入摔角賽事。他一路刮起混沌旋風,並與一位彪形大漢對槓激戰。

Nederlands
Nadat een 11-jarige aspirant-worstelaar een magisch masker heeft ontdekt, doet hij mee aan een wedstrijd om de volgende WWE-superster te worden door de speciale krachten van een magisch masker te gebruiken.

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