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The Barefoot Executive (1971)

The Secret To Success Is Pure Monkey Business

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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 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 Dr. Schmidt
  • George N. Neise George N. Neise Network Executive
  • Edwin Reimers Announcer
  • Morgan Farley Morgan Farley Advertising Executive
  • Glenn Dixon Sponsor
  • Robert Shayne Robert Shayne Sponsor
  • Tristram Coffin Tristram Coffin Sponsor
  • James B. Douglas James B. Douglas Sponsor
  • Ed Prentiss Justice Department

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