How long is Putney Swope?

Putney Swope is 1 hr 28 min long.

Who is Putney Swope in Putney Swope?

Arnold Johnson plays Putney Swope in the film.

What is Putney Swope about?

When its chairman dies, an advertising firm's executive board must elect someone to fill the position. Each member, unable to vote for himself, casts a secret ballot for Putney Swope (Arnold Johnson), the firm's only black executive, assuming he wouldn't receive any votes from the other members. But once in power, Swope makes radical changes to the firm -- like keeping only one white employee and refusing to advertise harmful products -- all under the firm's new moniker, "Truth and Soul, Inc."

Putney Swope

Name: Putney Swope
Duration: 88
Rating: 75

NR 1 hr 28 min

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How long is Putney Swope?: Putney Swope is 1 hr 28 min long.

Who directed Putney Swope?: Robert Downey Sr.

Who is Putney Swope in Putney Swope?: Arnold Johnson plays Putney Swope in the film.

What is Putney Swope about?: When its chairman dies, an advertising firm's executive board must elect someone to fill the position. Each member, unable to vote for himself, casts a secret ballot for Putney Swope (Arnold Johnson), the firm's only black executive, assuming he wouldn't receive any votes from the other members. But once in power, Swope makes radical changes to the firm -- like keeping only one white employee and refusing to advertise harmful products -- all under the firm's new moniker, "Truth and Soul, Inc."