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UNITED STATES · 1969

Putney Swope

Robert Downey Sr
New Hollywood corporate satire racial politics advertising industry power dynamics social commentary
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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.

Year1969
CountryUnited States
DirectorRobert Downey Sr
MovementNew Hollywood
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