Putney Swope
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Putney Swope (1969)

10/07/1969
Comedy
1h 25m

Up Madison Ave.

Overview

Swope—the only black man on the executive board of an advertising firm—is accidentally put in charge after the death of the chairman.

  • Robert Downey Sr.Director, Writer
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

Keywords

  • helicopter
  • marriage
  • satire
  • singer
  • business
  • advertising
  • executive
  • pro integration
  • war toy
  • satirical
  • irreverent

Top Billed Cast

Arnold Johnson

Arnold Johnson

Putney Swope

Stan Gottlieb

Nathan

Allen Garfield

Allen Garfield

Elias, Jr.

Archie Russell

Joker

Ramon Gordon

Bissinger

Bert Lawrence

Hawker

Joe Madden

Mr. Syllables

Antonio Fargas

Antonio Fargas

The Arab

Laura Greene

Mrs. Swope

Allan Arbus

Allan Arbus

Mr. Bad News

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