The Barefoot Executive (1971)

03/17/1971 (US) • 1h 36m

Comedy, Family

The Secret To Success Is Pure Monkey Business

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!

Top Billed Cast

Kurt Russell

Steven Post

Joe Flynn

Francis X. Wilbanks

Harry Morgan

E.J. Crampton

Wally Cox

Mertons

Heather North

Jennifer Scott

Alan Hewitt

Farnsworth

Hayden Rorke

Clifford


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

tv ratings

chimpanzee

television network

television / tv studio

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