The Barefoot Executive
“The Secret To Success Is Pure Monkey Business”
1971•G•1h 36m•5.6•Released
ComedyFamily
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!
Director
Robert Butler
Writer
Joseph L. McEveety
Languages
English, Italian
Studio
Walt Disney Productions
Cast
Kurt Russell
Steven Post
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
Jack Bender
Tom
Tom Anfinsen
Dr. Schmidt
George N. Neise
Network Executive
Edwin Reimers
Announcer
Morgan Farley
Advertising Executive
Glenn Dixon
Sponsor
Robert Shayne
Sponsor
Production
Company
Walt Disney Productions
Producer
Bill Anderson
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