The Barefoot Executive

The Barefoot Executive (1971)

The Secret To Success Is Pure Monkey Business

  • Genre: Comedy, Family
  • Release Date: 1971-03-17
  • User Rating: 5.5/10 from 38 ratings
  • Runtime: 1h 36min
  • Language: English
  • Production Company: Walt Disney Productions
  • Production Country: United States of America
  • Director: Robert Butler
star 5.5/10
From 38 Ratings

Summary

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!

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  • Kurt Russell

    as Steven Post
  • Joe Flynn

    as Francis X. Wilbanks
  • Harry Morgan

    as E.J. Crampton
  • Wally Cox

    as Mertons
  • Heather North

    as Jennifer Scott
  • Alan Hewitt

    as Farnsworth
  • Hayden Rorke

    as Clifford
  • John Ritter

    as Roger
  • Jack Bender

    as Tom
  • Tom Anfinsen

    as Dr. Schmidt
  • George N. Neise

    as Network Executive
  • Edwin Reimers

    as Announcer
  • Morgan Farley

    as Advertising Executive
Directing Robert Butler Director
Writing Joseph L. McEveety Screenplay
Crew Dick Warlock Stunt Double
Writing Lila Garrett Story
Writing Bernie Kahn Story
Writing Stewart C. Billett Story
Sound Robert F. Brunner Original Music Composer
Editing Robert Stafford Editor
Camera Charles F. Wheeler Director of Photography
Art Frank R. McKelvy Set Decoration
Art John B. Mansbridge Art Direction
Art Emile Kuri Set Decoration
Art Ed Graves Art Direction
Production Bill Anderson Producer

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