The Barefoot Executive

Mar 17, 1971

1h 36m

★ 5.5

The Secret To Success Is Pure Monkey Business

Overview

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!

Genres

Comedy

Family

Production Companies

Walt Disney Productions

The Barefoot Executive Trailers

Cast

Steven Post

Kurt Russell

Francis X. Wilbanks

Joe Flynn

E.J. Crampton

Harry Morgan

Mertons

Wally Cox

Jennifer Scott

Heather North

Farnsworth

Alan Hewitt

Clifford

Hayden Rorke

Roger

John Ritter

Tom

Jack Bender

Dr. Schmidt

Tom Anfinsen

Network Executive

George N. Neise

Announcer

Edwin Reimers

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