The Barefoot Executive (1971)

  • G
  • 03/17/1971 (US)
  • Comedy, Family
  • 1h 36m

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!

Joseph L. McEveety

Screenplay

Robert Butler

Director

Lila Garrett

Story

Bernie Kahn

Story

Stewart C. Billett

Story

Cast

Kurt Russell's headshot

Kurt Russell

Steven Post
Joe Flynn's headshot

Joe Flynn

Francis X. Wilbanks
Harry Morgan's headshot

Harry Morgan

E.J. Crampton
Wally Cox's headshot

Wally Cox

Mertons
Heather North's headshot

Heather North

Jennifer Scott
Alan Hewitt's headshot

Alan Hewitt

Farnsworth
Hayden Rorke's headshot

Hayden Rorke

Clifford
John Ritter's headshot

John Ritter

Roger

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