The Barefoot Executive

The Barefoot Executive

1971 · 96 min · EN · G · 5.6 (49 votes)
Dir. Robert Butler · Starring Kurt Russell, Joe Flynn, Harry Morgan, Wally Cox, Heather North, Alan Hewitt · Music Robert F. Brunner

“The Secret To Success Is Pure Monkey Business”

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!

VIBE

A charmingly silly romp through the corporate jungle, this film offers lighthearted fun and a feel-good ascent. Expect playful hijinks and a touch of retro charm, perfect for a carefree afternoon.

lightheartedwhimsicaloptimisticgoofysteadyclassic Disneyfamily-friendly comedy70s aestheticambitionanimal anticscorporate laddersuccess
chimpanzeetv ratingstelevision networktelevision / tv studio
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