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Putney Swope

Putney Swope

1969R1h 25m

Comedy

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Up Madison Ave.

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

Director: Robert Downey Sr.
Writer: Robert Downey Sr.
Music: Charley Cuva
Cinematography: Gerald Cotts
Rated: R · Under 17 requires an accompanying parent or adult guardian.

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Cast

Arnold JohnsonPutney Swope
Stan GottliebNathan
Allen GarfieldElias, Jr.
Archie RussellJoker
Ramon GordonBissinger
Bert LawrenceHawker
Joe MaddenMr. Syllables
Antonio FargasThe Arab
Laura GreeneMrs. Swope
Allan ArbusMr. Bad News

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