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Putney Swope

1969-07-10 · 85 min · ★ 6.3

Comedy

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

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Directors
Robert Downey Sr.
Production companies
Herald Productions (II)
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Arnold JohnsonArnold JohnsonPutney Swope
Stan GottliebStan GottliebNathan
Allen GarfieldAllen GarfieldElias, Jr.
Archie RussellJoker
Ramon GordonBissinger
Bert LawrenceHawker
Joe MaddenJoe MaddenMr. Syllables
Antonio FargasAntonio FargasThe Arab
Laura GreeneLaura GreeneMrs. Swope
Allan ArbusAllan ArbusMr. Bad News
Pepi HerminePepi HerminePresident of the United States
Ruth HermineFirst Lady
Shelley PlimptonFace Off Girl
Elżbieta CzyżewskaElżbieta CzyżewskaPutney's Maid
Peter MaloneyPeter MaloneyPutney's Chauffeur
David KirkElias, Sr.
Don GeorgeMr. Cards
Buddy ButlerPutney's Bodyguard
Vincent HamillMan in White Suit
Tom OdachiWing Soney

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