The Barefoot Executive

"The Secret To Success Is Pure Monkey Business"

Mar 17 1971 G 1h 36m
Comedy, Family

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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Plot

A young man who works in the mailroom at a TV network wants to move up the corporate ladder but finds himself stymied by his selfish boss. By chance he discovers that his neighbor's chimpanzee has a knack for picking successful TV programs. He uses the chimp's programming skills to land himself a job in the programming department of the network.

Written by

Joseph L. McEveety, Lila Garrett, Bernie Kahn

Directed by

Robert Butler

Cast

Kurt Russell, Joe Flynn, Harry Morgan

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Walt Disney Productions

Languages

English, Italiano

Awards

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