Putney Swope(1969)
Up Madison Ave.
Putney Swope 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.
Putney Swope (1969) is a comedy film directed by Robert Downey Sr., released on July 10, 1969 with a runtime of 1h 25m. It stars Arnold Johnson, Stan Gottlieb, Allen Garfield and Archie Russell. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 84 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert Downey Sr.
- Writers:
- Robert Downey Sr.
- Producers:
- Robert Downey Sr.
- Cinematographer:
- Gerald Cotts
- Composer:
- Charley Cuva
- Production:
- Herald Productions (II)
- Status:
- Released
Putney Swope (1969) Trailer
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Putney Swope Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Putney Swope.
Putney Swope (1969) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Trailer
Robert Downey Sr. and Paul Thomas Anderson on Putney Swope
Featurette
Dan Ireland on PUTNEY SWOPE
Featurette
Putney Swope Cast & Crew
Main cast
Arnold Johnson
as Putney Swope
Stan Gottlieb
as Nathan
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
as Mr. Syllables
Antonio Fargas
as The Arab
Laura Greene
as Mrs. Swope
Allan Arbus
as Mr. Bad News
Pepi Hermine
as President of the United States
- Ruth Hermine
Ruth Hermine
as First Lady
Key crew
Directed by Robert Downey Sr., written by Robert Downey Sr., produced by Robert Downey Sr..
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Putney Swope Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 84 ratings.
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Putney Swope – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Putney Swope online?
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Putney Swope (1969) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Night Flight Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Troma NOW and ARROW, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Putney Swope?
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The main cast of Putney Swope (1969) includes Arnold Johnson, Stan Gottlieb, Allen Garfield, Archie Russell and Ramon Gordon. The film was directed by Robert Downey Sr.. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Putney Swope released?
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Putney Swope was released on July 10, 1969 and runs for 1h 25m.
Is Putney Swope worth watching?
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Putney Swope (1969) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 84 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Putney Swope?
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Yes. The official Putney Swope trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.