The Barefoot Executive (1971)
The Secret To Success Is Pure Monkey Business
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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Kurt RussellSteven Post
Joe FlynnFrancis X. Wilbanks
Harry MorganE.J. Crampton
Wally CoxMertons
Heather NorthJennifer Scott
Alan HewittFarnsworth
Hayden RorkeClifford
John RitterRoger
Jack BenderTomTom AnfinsenDr. Schmidt
George N. NeiseNetwork ExecutiveEdwin ReimersAnnouncerMovie DNA
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What is The Barefoot Executive about?
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!
How long is The Barefoot Executive?
The Barefoot Executive has a runtime of 96 minutes.
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