Putney Swope

Where to Watch Putney Swope (1969) (Legally)

Up Madison Ave.
Jul 10, 1969 US 85 min R
6.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
79 votes
Comedy
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What to expect (spoiler-free)

If you’re considering “ (1969), this quick guide summarizes the essentials.

Expect a Comedy blend, with a runtime close to 85 minutes.

Audience signals on TMDB currently show an average rating of 6.2/10 from about 79 votes.

The listed certification for some regions is “ (ratings vary by country).

Topics & keywords

helicopter, marriage, satire, singer, business, advertising, executive, pro integration, war toy, satirical, irreverent

Official trailer

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Plot

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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Main cast

Arnold Johnson
Arnold Johnson
as Putney Swope
Stan Gottlieb
Stan Gottlieb
as Nathan
Allen Garfield
Allen Garfield
as Elias, Jr.
Archie Russell
Archie Russell
as Joker
Ramon Gordon
Ramon Gordon
as Bissinger
Bert Lawrence
Bert Lawrence
as Hawker
Joe Madden
Joe Madden
as Mr. Syllables
Antonio Fargas
Antonio Fargas
as The Arab
Laura Greene
Laura Greene
as Mrs. Swope
Allan Arbus
Allan Arbus
as Mr. Bad News