The Barefoot Executive (1971)
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- G
- 1h 36min
- Comedy, Family
- 17 Mar 1971 (USA)
- Movie
A mailroom clerk and a chimp team up to pick hit TV shows.
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| Kurt Russell | ... |
Steven Post
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| Joe Flynn | ... |
Francis X. Wilbanks
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| Harry Morgan | ... |
E.J. Crampton
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| Wally Cox | ... |
Mertons
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| Heather North | ... |
Jennifer Scott
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| Alan Hewitt | ... |
Farnsworth
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| Hayden Rorke | ... |
Clifford
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| John Ritter | ... |
Roger
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| Jack Bender | ... |
Tom
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Tom Anfinsen | ... |
Dr. Schmidt
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| George N. Neise | ... |
Network Executive
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Edwin Reimers | ... |
Announcer
(as Ed Reimers)
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| Morgan Farley | ... |
Advertising Executive
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Glenn Dixon | ... |
Sponsor
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| Robert Shayne | ... |
Sponsor
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| Tristram Coffin | ... |
Sponsor
(as Tris Coffin)
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James B. Douglas | ... |
Network Executive
(as J.B. Douglas)
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| Ed Prentiss | ... |
Harry - Justice Dept. Man
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Fabian Dean | ... |
Jackhammer Man
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| Iris Adrian | ... |
Woman Shopper
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| Jack Smith | ... |
Clathworthy
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| Eve Brent | ... |
Mrs. Crampton
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| Sandra Gould | ... |
Mrs. Wilbanks
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| James Flavin | ... |
Father O'Leary
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Peter Renaday | ... |
Policeman
(as Pete Renoudet)
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| Judson Pratt | ... |
Policeman
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| Vince Howard | ... |
Policeman
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| Hal Baylor | ... |
Policeman
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| Bill Daily | ... |
Navigator
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| Dave Willock | ... |
Doorman
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| Anthony 'Scooter' Teague | ... |
TV Salesman
(as Anthony Teague)
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| Edward Faulkner | ... |
Reporter
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| Raffles | ... |
Chimpanzee
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| Leon Alton | ... |
TV Executive (uncredited)
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John Arndt | ... |
TV Executive (uncredited)
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Benjie Bancroft | ... |
Reporter (uncredited)
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| Paul Bradley | ... |
TV Executive (uncredited)
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| Argentina Brunetti | ... |
Mrs. Bernaducci (uncredited)
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Jeffrey Burbank | ... |
Homer J. Wilbanks (uncredited)
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| Jack Clinton | ... |
TV Executive (uncredited)
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| Cathy Crosby | ... |
Assistant at TV Awards (uncredited)
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| Howard Culver | ... |
(uncredited)
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Peter Eastman | ... |
TV Executive (uncredited)
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| Ted Gehring | ... |
Motorcycle Cop (uncredited)
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George Golden | ... |
TV Executive (uncredited)
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| James Gonzalez | ... |
TV Executive (uncredited)
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John Harmon | ... |
Security Guard (uncredited)
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Robert Hitchcock | ... |
TV Executive (uncredited)
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| Michael Jeffers | ... |
Waiter (uncredited)
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| Hank Jones | ... |
Stan (uncredited)
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John Marlin | ... |
Waiter (uncredited)
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| Hans Moebus | ... |
TV Executive (uncredited)
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Edna O'Dell | ... |
TV Executive (uncredited)
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Murray Pollack | ... |
TV Executive (uncredited)
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Harry Raven | ... |
TV Executive (uncredited)
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| Tony Regan | ... |
TV Executive (uncredited)
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Bruce Rhodewalt | ... |
Jason R. Wilbanks (uncredited)
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| Hank Robinson | ... |
TV Executive (uncredited)
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Clark Ross | ... |
TV Executive (uncredited)
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| Paul Russell | ... |
TV Executive (uncredited)
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| Cosmo Sardo | ... |
TV Executive (uncredited)
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| Ernest Sarracino | ... |
Mr. Bernaducci (uncredited)
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| Jeffrey Sayre | ... |
TV Executive (uncredited)
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| Chet Stratton | ... |
Harry, TV Executive (uncredited)
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Arthur Tovey | ... |
Man at Baseball Game (uncredited)
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| Herb Vigran | ... |
Fireman (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Robert Butler | ||
Written by
| Joseph L. McEveety | ... | (screenplay) |
| Lila Garrett | ... | (story) & |
| Bernie Kahn | ... | (story) and |
| Stu Billett | ... | (story) (as Stewart C. Billett) |
Produced by
| Bill Anderson | ... | producer |
Music by
| Robert F. Brunner | ||
Cinematography by
| Charles F. Wheeler | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Robert Stafford | ||
Art Direction by
| Ed Graves | ||
| John B. Mansbridge | ||
Set Decoration by
| Emile Kuri | ||
| Frank R. McKelvy | ||
Makeup Department
| La Rue Matheron | ... | hair stylist |
| Robert J. Schiffer | ... | makeup artist |
| Ray Steele | ... | makeup artist (uncredited) |
| Vivian Thompson | ... | hair stylist (uncredited) |
Production Management
| John D. Bloss | ... | production manager (uncredited) |
| Russ Walker | ... | production manager (uncredited) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Ted Schilz | ... | assistant director |
Art Department
| John A. Kuri | ... | leadman (uncredited) |
| Leon Ocherman | ... | stand-by painter (uncredited) |
| Wilbur L. Russell | ... | prop master (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Robert O. Cook | ... | sound supervisor |
| Dean Thomas | ... | sound mixer |
| Raymond Craddock | ... | supervising sound effects editor (uncredited) |
| Leonard Davison | ... | sound effects editor (uncredited) |
| Ben Hendricks | ... | sound effects editor (uncredited) |
| Frank Regula | ... | boom man (uncredited) |
| Bill Wylie | ... | sound effects editor (uncredited) |
Special Effects by
| Robert A. Mattey | ... | head special effects (uncredited) |
Visual Effects by
| Eustace Lycett | ... | optical effects |
| Alan Maley | ... | matte artist |
Stunts
| Dick Warlock | ... | stunt double: Kurt Russell (uncredited) / stunts (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Arthur Brooker | ... | first company grip (uncredited) |
| Gene Jackson | ... | second assistant camera (uncredited) |
| Floyd McCarty | ... | still photographer (uncredited) |
| Roger Shearman Jr. | ... | camera operator (uncredited) |
| Harry Sundby | ... | chief set electrician (uncredited) |
| Ronald M. Vargas Sr. | ... | first assistant camera (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Shelby Anderson | ... | wardrobe designer: "Raffles" |
| Chuck Keehne | ... | costumes |
| Emily Sundby | ... | costumes |
| Lynne Albright | ... | wardrobe woman (uncredited) |
| Richard Butz | ... | wardrobe man (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Evelyn Kennedy | ... | music editor |
| Franklyn Marks | ... | orchestrator |
| Louise Di Tullio | ... | musician: flute (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Karen Hale Wookey | ... | script supervisor (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Frank Lamping | ... | handler: "Raffles" |
| Gabe Essoe | ... | unit publicist (uncredited) |
| Ralph Helfer | ... | animal supervisor: Gentle Jungle [us] (uncredited) |
| Dan Novack | ... | first aid man (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Buena Vista Distribution Company (1971) (United States) (theatrical) (as Buena Vista Distribution Co., Inc.)
- Triangelfilm (1972) (Norway) (theatrical)
- British Empire Films Australia (1972) (Australia) (theatrical)
- National Broadcasting Company (NBC) (1973) (United States) (tv) (original airing)
- Disney Channel (1984) (United States) (tv) (as The Disney Channel)
- Audio Visual Enterprises (1986) (Greece) (VHS)
- Walt Disney Home Video (West Germany) (VHS)
- Walt Disney Home Entertainment (2004) (United States) (DVD)
- Abril Vídeo (Brazil) (VHS)
- Gativideo (Argentina) (video)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Gentle Jungle (animals supplied by)
- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) (acknowledgement)
- National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) (cooperation)
- RCA Sound System (sound)
- Technicolor (color by)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
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. Written by Anonymous |
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| Taglines | ...an imp of a chimp is the big brain behind the network's boy wonder! See more » |
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| Parents Guide | Add content advisory for parents » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Final theatrical release for Wally Cox. See more » |
| Goofs | Steven's hair length fluctuates between shots. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Episode #1.3 (2004). See more » |
| Soundtracks | He's Gonna Make It See more » |
| Quotes |
Roger:
Let me tell you something. Anybody who graduates from Melrose Avenue certainly won't make it at the network. See more » |