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!

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
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A film that deteriorates as it goes on. <em>'The Barefoot Executive'</em> begins in entertaining fashion, as it sets up the plot with Steven (Kurt Russell) and chimp Raffles. It's all enjoyable enough, it's a cool and amusing concept. The first act is good. However, after a middling middle act...