The Barefoot Executive

– In the great Disney tradition of wild family fun, a young Kurt Russell stars as Steven Post - an amb..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.00 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 36 Minutes
Release Year:
1971
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!

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Producing Country:
USA
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Release Date:

17 Mar 1971

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
G – General Audiences

All ages admitted. Nothing that would offend parents for viewing by children.

Director:

Robert Butler

Writer:

Joseph L. McEveety (screenplay), Lila Garrett (story), Bernie Kahn (story), Stewart C. Billett (story)

Main Actors:

Kurt Russell, Joe Flynn, Harry Morgan, Wally Cox

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.

Production:

Walt Disney Productions

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
83%