Putney Swope

“Up Madison Ave.”

6.4

1969

1h 25m

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.

Key Crew

Director

Robert Downey Sr.

Producers

Robert Downey Sr.

Writers

Robert Downey Sr.

Cinematography

Gerald Cotts

Music

Charley Cuva

Cast (94)

Arnold Johnson

Putney Swope

Stan Gottlieb

Nathan

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