The Barefoot Executive (1971)
The Secret To Success Is Pure Monkey Business
96 min
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!
- Release date
- March 17, 1971
- Country of origin
- United States
Trailer
Cast
- Kurt Russell as Steven Post
- Joe Flynn as Francis X. Wilbanks
- Harry Morgan as E.J. Crampton
- Wally Cox as Mertons
- Heather North as Jennifer Scott
- Alan Hewitt as Farnsworth
- Hayden Rorke as Clifford
- John Ritter as Roger
- Jack Bender as Tom
- Tom Anfinsen as Dr. Schmidt
Crew
- Robert Butler · Director
- Joseph L. McEveety · Writer
- Lila Garrett · Writer
- Bernie Kahn · Writer
- Stu Billett · Writer
- Bill Anderson · Producer
- Robert F. Brunner · Composer
- Charles F. Wheeler · Cinematographer
- Robert Stafford · Editor