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The Barefoot Executive
“The Secret To Success Is Pure Monkey Business”
5.6 / 10• 1971• 1h 36m•G• English
ComedyFamily
Storyline
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!
Cast & Crew
Kurt Russell
Steven Post
Lead
Joe Flynn
Francis X. Wilbanks
Harry Morgan
E.J. Crampton
Wally Cox
Mertons
Heather North
Jennifer Scott
Alan Hewitt
Farnsworth
Hayden Rorke
Clifford
John Ritter
Roger
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Robert Butler's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Barefoot Executive is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
