The Barefoot Executive

The Barefoot Executive

96 mins | Comedy, Family | March 17, 1971

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!

The Barefoot Executive

96 mins | Comedy, Family | March 17, 1971

The Barefoot Executive
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!
IMDb rating 5.9
Producers Walt Disney Productions
Original title The Barefoot Executive
Directors Robert Butler
Writers Stewart C. Billett, Bernie Kahn, Lila Garrett, Joseph L. McEveety

Cast

Kurt Russell

as Steven Post

Joe Flynn

as Francis X. Wilbanks

Harry Morgan

as E.J. Crampton

Wally Cox

as Mertons

Heather North

as Jennifer Scott

Alan Hewitt

as Farnsworth

Hayden Rorke

as Clifford

John Ritter

as Roger

Jack Bender

as Tom

Tom Anfinsen

as Dr. Schmidt

George N. Neise

as Network Executive

Edwin Reimers

as Announcer

Morgan Farley

as Advertising Executive