Putney Swope
“Up Madison Ave.”
Synopsis
Swope—the only black man on the executive board of an advertising firm—is accidentally put in charge after the death of the chairman.
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Putney Swope (1969) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-09-25
Top Cast
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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
Release History & Theatrical Window
Jeonju International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 10, 1969
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Downey Sr.
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Downey Sr.
- Original Score
- Charley Cuva
- Original Title
- Putney Swope
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Herald Productions (II)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Downey Sr.
Robert Downey Sr.
Charley Cuva
Gerald Cotts
Bud S. Smith
Robert Downey Sr.
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Downey Sr.
Director
Charley Cuva
Original Music Composer
Gerald Cotts
Director of Photography
Robert Downey Sr.
Writer
Bud S. Smith
Editor
Robert Downey Sr.
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Putney Swope
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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?
The principal cast of Putney Swope includes Arnold Johnson, Stan Gottlieb, Allen Garfield, Archie Russell, Ramon Gordon.
When was Putney Swope released and how long is it?
Putney Swope was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Putney Swope?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Putney Swope was composed by Charley Cuva.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Putney Swope?
Putney Swope holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).