The Barefoot Executive

The Secret To Success Is Pure Monkey Business

A lighthearted Disney family comedy about an ambitious young man whose chimpanzee girlfriend's pet becomes his secret weapon for corporate success, built entirely on warmth, humor, and whimsical charm.

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!