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The Barefoot Executive

The Barefoot Executive

The Secret To Success Is Pure Monkey Business

19715.51h 36m

Overview

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!

Directed by Robert Butler
Written by Joseph L. McEveety, Lila Garrett, Bernie Kahn
Produced by Bill Anderson
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Top 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

H

Heather North

Jennifer Scott

Alan Hewitt

Alan Hewitt

Farnsworth

Hayden Rorke

Hayden Rorke

Clifford

John Ritter

John Ritter

Roger

Jack Bender

Jack Bender

Tom

T

Tom Anfinsen

Dr. Schmidt

Themes & Keywords

tv ratingschimpanzeetelevision networktelevision / tv studio

About The Barefoot Executive

The Barefoot Executive is a comedy, family film released in 1971 exploring themes of tv ratings, chimpanzee, television network, television / tv studio. Directed by Robert Butler, it stars Kurt Russell, Joe Flynn, Harry Morgan. 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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