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The Barefoot Executive (1971)

1h 36m · 17 Mar 1971

The Secret To Success Is Pure Monkey Business

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In the great Disney tradition of wild family fun, a young Kurt Russell stars as Steven Post - an ambitious mailroom clerk at a second-rate TV network. With his eye on the boardroom, and getting nowhere with the studio's top dog, he makes a career-changing discovery. His girlfriend's lovable pet chimp can pick a hit show every time! His secret for success turns into a madcap monkey business when he makes vice president and jealous rivals want in on the act. Ride along with narrow escapes and a classic cast featuring Joe Flynn and Harry Morgan in a comedic climb up the corporate ladder that will leave you howling for more!

Movie ID6487
GenreComedy, Family
DirectorRobert Butler
Main castKurt Russell, Joe Flynn, Harry Morgan, Wally Cox, Heather North, Alan Hewitt, Hayden Rorke, John Ritter
Release date17 March 1971
Release year1971
LanguageEnglish
Duration96 min (1h 36m)
Rating5.6 / 10 (TMDB)
Production houseWalt Disney Productions

Director: Robert Butler
Writers: Joseph L. McEveety, Lila Garrett, Bernie Kahn, Stewart C. Billett

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Kurt RussellSteven Post Joe FlynnFrancis X. Wilbanks Harry MorganE.J. Crampton Wally CoxMertons Heather NorthJennifer Scott Alan HewittFarnsworth Hayden RorkeClifford John RitterRoger Jack BenderTom
Tom AnfinsenDr. Schmidt
George N. NeiseNetwork Executive
Edwin ReimersAnnouncer
Morgan FarleyAdvertising Executive
Glenn DixonSponsor
Robert ShayneSponsor Tristram CoffinSponsor James B. DouglasSponsor
Ed PrentissJustice Department

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