The Main Event (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film
Released in 1938, The Main Event is a mystery film directed by Daniel Dare.
What it’s about. FBI agent Mac Richards takes his girlfriend, Helen Phillips, to a world championship boxing match only to learn that the event has been canceled because the titleholder has been kidnapped. Mac is entrusted with the ransom money, but the kidnappers discover that his fellow agents have surrounded the train station locker where the money was to be dropped and order the champ's manager to have the money delivered by an usher to a different location. With Helen disguised as the usher and Mac driving a cab, the pair set off to deliver the money. The gang isn't taking any chances, though - they waylay the cab and take both the ransom money and Helen to their hideout. Now Mac and his fellow agents must rescue both the champ and his sweetheart before they come to harm.
Who’s in it. The Main Event stars Robert Paige as Mac Richards, Julie Bishop as Helen Phillips, Arthur Loft as Jack Benson and John Gallaudet as Joe Carter, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Main Event page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Main Event tend to enjoy Se7en, Psycho, Rear Window and Oldboy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Main Event (1938)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Main Event change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Main Event?
- The Main Event stars Robert Paige, Julie Bishop, Arthur Loft, John Gallaudet and Thurston Hall.