Putney Swope
“Up Madison Ave.”
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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Where is Putney Swope streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, Night Flight Plus | Amazon Video, Fandango At Home |
| India | Plex | — |
| United Kingdom | ARROW, Plex | Amazon Video |
| Canada | Cultpix, ARROW, Tubi TV, Plex | — |
| Australia | Plex | — |
| Germany | Plex | — |
| France | Plex | — |
| Spain | fuboTV, Plex | — |
| Brazil | Plex | — |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, FOD | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About Putney Swope
Putney Swope is a 1969 English-language comedy film directed by Robert Downey Sr.. The cast is led by Arnold Johnson, Stan Gottlieb, Allen Garfield. It has a runtime of 1h 25m. Viewers rate it 6.2/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo.
Putney Swope was produced by Herald Productions (II) and made in United States of America. It was released on July 10, 1969, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Robert Downey Sr.
- Writers
- Robert Downey Sr.
- Release date
- July 10, 1969
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Herald Productions (II)
Putney Swope cast & crew
Putney Swope was directed by Robert Downey Sr. and written by Robert Downey Sr..
The cast features Arnold Johnson as Putney Swope, Stan Gottlieb as Nathan, Allen Garfield as Elias, Jr., Archie Russell as Joker, Ramon Gordon as Bissinger, and Bert Lawrence as Hawker.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Charley Cuva, cinematography is by Gerald Cotts, and it was produced by Robert Downey Sr..
Is Putney Swope worth watching?
Putney Swope holds an audience score of 6.2/10 from 79 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 25m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy, Putney Swope is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Putney Swope
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Cast of Putney Swope
Arnold Johnson
Putney Swope
Stan Gottlieb
Nathan
Allen Garfield
Elias, Jr.
Archie Russell
Joker
Ramon Gordon
Bissinger
Bert Lawrence
Hawker
Joe Madden
Mr. Syllables
Antonio Fargas
The Arab
Laura Greene
Mrs. Swope
Allan Arbus
Mr. Bad News
Pepi Hermine
President of the United States
Ruth Hermine
First Lady
Putney Swope — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Putney Swope in United States?
Putney Swope is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, Night Flight Plus in United States.
▸Is Putney Swope on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — Putney Swope is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is Putney Swope in?
Putney Swope is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Putney Swope?
Putney Swope runs 1 hours 25 minutes (85 minutes).
▸What is Putney Swope rated?
Putney Swope is rated R. It holds a 6.2/10 audience score from 79 ratings.
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