United Kingdom / Mar 17, 1971 / U
The Secret To Success Is Pure Monkey Business
Overall average
5.0/10
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Plot
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!
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| John Ritter | Roger |
| Jack Bender | Tom |
| Tom Anfinsen | Dr. Schmidt |
| George N. Neise | Network Executive |
| Edwin Reimers | Announcer |
| Morgan Farley | Advertising Executive |
| Glenn Dixon | Sponsor |
| Robert Shayne | Sponsor |
| Tristram Coffin | Sponsor |
| James B. Douglas | Sponsor |
| Ed Prentiss | Justice Department |
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Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | The Barefoot Executive |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English, Italiano |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Walt Disney Productions |
| Release date | 17 marzo 1971 |
| Production | Bill Anderson |
| Writer | Joseph L. McEveety, Lila Garrett, Bernie Kahn, Stewart C. Billett |
| Editing | Robert Stafford |
| Cinematography | Charles F. Wheeler |
| Assistant directors | Robert Butler |
| Camera operators | Charles F. Wheeler |
| Additional photography | Charles F. Wheeler |
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| Production design | Ed Graves, John B. Mansbridge, Emile Kuri, Frank R. McKelvy |
| Art direction | Ed Graves, John B. Mansbridge, Emile Kuri, Frank R. McKelvy |
| Set decoration | Emile Kuri, Frank R. McKelvy, Ed Graves, John B. Mansbridge |
| Stunts | Dick Warlock |
| Music | Robert F. Brunner |
| Sound | Robert F. Brunner |
Release dates
Theatrical release
United States / Mar 17, 1971 / G
Germany / Nov 29, 1971 / 6
Sweden / Nov 29, 1971 / Btl
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