Storyline
Swope—the only black man on the executive board of an advertising firm—is accidentally put in charge after the death of the chairman.
Cast & Crew
Arnold Johnson
Putney Swope
Lead
Stan Gottlieb
Nathan
Allen Garfield
Elias, Jr.
AR
Archie Russell
Joker
RG
Ramon Gordon
Bissinger
BL
Bert Lawrence
Hawker
Joe Madden
Mr. Syllables
Antonio Fargas
The Arab
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Robert Downey Sr.'s vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Putney Swope is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
