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Putney Swope (1969)

Up Madison Ave.

  • 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.

Rating
6.3 / 10 (86 votes)
Release date
July 10, 1969
Runtime
1h 25m
Language
English
Director
Robert Downey Sr.
Status
Released
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Top 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
  • Pepi HerminePresident of the United States
  • Ruth HermineFirst Lady

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