Movie

The Barefoot Executive

The Secret To Success Is Pure Monkey Business

1971★ 5.6 · 461h 36mComedyFamily

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!

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Cast

Kurt Russell
as Steven Post

Wally Cox
as Mertons

John Ritter
as Roger

Harry Morgan
as E.J. Crampton

Jack Bender
as Tom

Hayden Rorke
as Clifford

George N. Neise
as Network Executive

Tristram Coffin
as Sponsor

Joe Flynn
as Francis X. Wilbanks

Heather North
as Jennifer Scott

Robert Shayne
as Sponsor

Alan Hewitt
as Farnsworth

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Release date: 1971-03-17

Runtime: 1h 36m

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ComedyFamily

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