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The Barefoot Executive
The Barefoot Executive

The Barefoot Executive

The Secret To Success Is Pure Monkey Business

Genres

ComedyFamily

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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!

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

96 mins

Rating

5.6/10

Release Date

17 March 1971

Country

United States of America

Cast

Kurt Russell

Kurt Russell

Steven Post

Joe Flynn

Joe Flynn

Francis X. Wilbanks

Harry Morgan

Harry Morgan

E.J. Crampton

Wally Cox

Wally Cox

Mertons

Heather North

Heather North

Jennifer Scott

Alan Hewitt

Alan Hewitt

Farnsworth

Hayden Rorke

Hayden Rorke

Clifford

John Ritter

John Ritter

Roger

Jack Bender

Jack Bender

Tom

Tom Anfinsen

Tom Anfinsen

Dr. Schmidt

George N. Neise

George N. Neise

Network Executive

Edwin Reimers

Edwin Reimers

Announcer

Morgan Farley

Morgan Farley

Advertising Executive

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