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Putney Swope (1969)

Movie ★ 6.3 85 min

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.

Robert Downey Sr. Director Robert Downey Sr. Writer

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Quick facts

Released
July 10, 1969
Runtime
85 min
Rating
R
IMDb
tt0064855
Language
Studio
Herald Productions (II)

Themes

Cast

Arnold Johnson Arnold Johnson Putney Swope Stan Gottlieb Stan Gottlieb Nathan Allen Garfield Allen Garfield Elias, Jr. Archie Russell Joker Ramon Gordon Bissinger Bert Lawrence Hawker Joe Madden Joe Madden Mr. Syllables Antonio Fargas Antonio Fargas The Arab Laura Greene Laura Greene Mrs. Swope Allan Arbus Allan Arbus Mr. Bad News Pepi Hermine Pepi Hermine President of the United States Ruth Hermine First Lady Shelley Plimpton Face Off Girl Elżbieta Czyżewska Elżbieta Czyżewska Putney's Maid Peter Maloney Peter Maloney Putney's Chauffeur David Kirk Elias, Sr. Don George Mr. Cards Buddy Butler Putney's Bodyguard

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Frequently asked questions

What is Putney Swope about?
Swope—the only black man on the executive board of an advertising firm—is accidentally put in charge after the death of the chairman.
Who directed Putney Swope?
Putney Swope was directed by Robert Downey Sr..
Who stars in Putney Swope?
Putney Swope stars Arnold Johnson, Stan Gottlieb, Allen Garfield, Archie Russell.
When was Putney Swope released?
Putney Swope is a 1969 comedy film.
Where can I watch Putney Swope?
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