Synopsis
In the great Disney tradition of wild family fun, a young Kurt Russell stars as Steven Post - an ambitious mailroom clerk at a second-rate TV network. With his eye on the boardroom, and getting nowhere with the studio's top dog, he makes a career-changing discovery. His girlfriend's lovable pet chimp can pick a hit show every time! His secret for success turns into a madcap monkey business when he makes vice president and jealous rivals want in on the act. Ride along with narrow escapes and a classic cast featuring Joe Flynn and Harry Morgan in a comedic climb up the corporate ladder that will leave you howling for more!
Ratings
IMDb5.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes83%
Metacritic55/100
49 audience votes
Key crew
- Joseph L. McEveetyScreenplay
- Robert ButlerDirector
- Robert F. BrunnerOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Kurt RussellSteven Post
- Joe FlynnFrancis X. Wilbanks
- Harry MorganE.J. Crampton
- Wally CoxMertons
- Heather NorthJennifer Scott
- Alan HewittFarnsworth
- Hayden RorkeClifford
- John RitterRoger
- Jack BenderTom
- Tom AnfinsenDr. Schmidt
- George N. NeiseNetwork Executive
- Edwin ReimersAnnouncer
Stills
Themes
chimpanzeetv ratingstelevision networktelevision / tv studio