The Barefoot Executive (1971)

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At last the secret has been revealed! Prime-time network programming is determined by a chimpanzee! That's the premise of Disney's The Barefoot Executive, a highly amusing spoof of the TV bizz. Kurt Russell plays a page boy at a bottom-rated TV network. Stuck with his girl friend's (Heather North) pet chimp, Russell discovers that his hairy friend has a genuine gift for picking hit TV series. Appointed head of programming, Russell keeps the fact that the chimp is doing all the work hidden from the public. But when his former boss Joe Flynn and his rival John Ritter find out, all heck breaks loose (we'd say "all hell", but this is a Disney flick). A strong supporting cast of comic "regulars"-Wally Cox, Harry Morgan, Alan Hewitt, Hayden Rorke et al.--keeps The Barefoot Executive moving at a fast clip ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Starring:: Kurt Russell, Joe Flynn, (more)

Director(s):: Robert Butler

Theatrical MPAA Rating:: G

Format(s):: DVD
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Synopsis of The Barefoot Executive

Theatrical Feature Running Time:: 96 mins

Complete Cast of The Barefoot Executive

Kurt Russell - Steven Post
Harry Morgan - E.J. Crampton
Heather North - Jennifer Scott
Iris Adrian - Woman Shopper
Hal Baylor - Policeman
Howard Culver
Fabian Dean - Jackhammer Man
Morgan Farley - Advertising Executive
James Flavin - Father O'Leary
Alan Hewitt - Farnsworth
Judson Pratt - Policeman
Raffles - Himself
J.B. Douglas - Network Executive
Eve Brent - Mrs. Crampton
Dave Willock - Doorman
Robert Shayne - Sponsor
Ed Reimers - Announcer

Joe Flynn - Francis X. Wilbanks
Wally Cox - Mertons
John Ritter - Roger
Tom Anfinsen - Dr. Schmidt
Tristram Coffin - Sponsor
Bill Daily - Navigator
Glenn Dixon - Sponsor
Edward Faulkner - Reporter
Sandra Gould - Mrs. Wilbanks
George Neise - Network Executive
Ed Prentiss - Justice Dept.
"Smiling" Jack Smith - Clatworthy
Vince Howard - Policeman
Jack Bender - Tom
Anthony Teague - TV Saleman
Hayden Rorke - Clifford
Pete L. Renoudet - Policeman

Director(s):: Robert Butler

Writer(s):: Joseph L. McEveety

Producer(s):: Bill Anderson

Theatrical MPAA Rating:: G(Child Classic)

Categories:: Comedy

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	Justin T.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful

The wacky humor displayed has to be the 60'-70's Disney type. Young Kurt Russell & familiar cast of characters (all who seem to be in the same movies) are enjoyable to watch and make a few good jokes. Just like I remember as a child.

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	WILLIAM and Carolyn B.

0 out of 1 people found this review helpful

I like the old Disney movies generally because of the sweet stories and the beautiful scenery. This one was BORING, though. I didn't even want to finish it.