Movie·1969·1h 25m
Putney Swope
Up Madison Ave.
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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// overview
The Story
Swope—the only black man on the executive board of an advertising firm—is accidentally put in charge after the death of the chairman.
Producer
Robert Downey Sr.
Cinematography
Gerald Cotts
Music
Charley Cuva
Editor
Bud S. Smith
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
77 votes
Where to watch
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// cast
Cast
Arnold Johnson
Putney Swope
Stan Gottlieb
Nathan
Allen Garfield
Elias, Jr.
Archie Russell
Joker
Ramon Gordon
Bissinger
Bert Lawrence
Hawker
Joe Madden
Mr. Syllables
Antonio Fargas
The Arab
Laura Greene
Mrs. Swope
Allan Arbus
Mr. Bad News
Pepi Hermine
President of the United States
Ruth Hermine
First Lady
Shelley Plimpton
Face Off Girl
Elżbieta Czyżewska
Putney's Maid
Peter Maloney
Putney's Chauffeur
David Kirk
Elias, Sr.
Don George
Mr. Cards
Buddy Butler
Putney's Bodyguard
// crew
Crew
Gerald Cotts
Director of Photography
Robert Downey Sr.
Producer, Writer, Director
Charley Cuva
Original Music Composer
Bud S. Smith
Editor
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