The Barefoot Executive (1971)
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
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Kurt Russell as Steven Post |
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Joe Flynn as Francis X. Wilbanks |
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Harry Morgan as E.J. Crampton |
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Wally Cox as Mertons |
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Heather North as Jennifer Scott |
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Alan Hewitt as Farnsworth |
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Hayden Rorke as Clifford |
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John Ritter as Roger |
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Jack Bender as Tom |
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Tom Anfinsen as Dr. Schmidt |
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George N. Neise as Network Executive |
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Edwin Reimers as Announcer |
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Morgan Farley as Advertising Executive |
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Glenn Dixon as Sponsor |
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Robert Shayne as Sponsor |
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Tristram Coffin as Sponsor |
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James B. Douglas as Sponsor |
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Ed Prentiss as Justice Department |
| Writing | Joseph L. McEveety | Screenplay |
| Directing | Robert Butler | Director |
| Crew | Dick Warlock | Stunt Double |
| Writing | Bernie Kahn | Story |
| Writing | Lila Garrett | Story |
| Writing | Stewart C. Billett | Story |
| Camera | Charles F. Wheeler | Director of Photography |
| Sound | Robert F. Brunner | Original Music Composer |
| Art | Emile Kuri | Set Decoration |
| Art | Ed Graves | Art Direction |
| Art | John B. Mansbridge | Art Direction |
| Editing | Robert Stafford | Editor |
| Art | Frank R. McKelvy | Set Decoration |
| Production | Bill Anderson | Producer |
