The Barefoot Executive
1971, Film, 96 min, Comedy, Family, English, United States, MoviePedia score 61
The Secret To Success Is Pure Monkey Business
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
Cast
- 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
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