Putney Swope / a Cinema V release ; produced by Herald Productions, Inc. ; written and directed by Robert Downey.
A comical satire which charts the rise and fall of a Madison Avenue ad agency previously controlled by Whites and is taken over by Blacks who are dedicated to the downfall of the White Establishment. The picture is mostly a parade of vignettes, dealing with people and campaigns of the advertising world.
Record details
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (85 min.) : sound, black and white with color sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
- Edition: Widescreen.
- Publisher: [Chatsworth, CA] : RLJ Entertainment, [2016]
- Distributor: [Chatsworth, CA] : Distributed by Image Entertainment, Inc., [2016]
- Copyright: ©2016
Content descriptions
General Note: | Originally released in 1969 as a motion picture. Bonus features: Interview with Robert Downey, Sr. ; commentary by Robert Downey, Sr. |
Creation/Production Credits Note: | Director of photography, Gerald Cotts ; film editor, Bud Smith ; original music, Charley Cuva. |
Participant or Performer Note: | Arnold Johnson, Laura Greene, Buddy Butler, Anthony Fargas, Vincent Hamill, Lawrence Wolfe. |
Target Audience Note: | MPAA rating: R. |
System Details Note: | DVD, region 1, theatrical (1.78:1) presentation, enhanced for 16:9 TVs; Dolby digital 2.0. |
Language Note: | Soundtrack in English with optional English subtitles. |
Search for related items by subject
Subject: | Advertising agencies > United States > Drama. African American businesspeople > Drama. |
Genre: | Feature films. Comedy films. Feature films. Comedy films. Fiction films. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Lehigh Valley Library System.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
Show Only Available Copies
Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Bethlehem Main Library | DVD (Text) | 33062008901754 | Adult DVD Fiction | Available | - |