Description |
1 videodisc (85 min.) : sound, black and white with color sequences ; 4 3/4 in. |
System Details |
DVD, region 1, widescreen (1.78:1) presentation, enchanced for 16:9 TVs. |
Cast |
Arnold Johnson, Laura Greene, Buddy Butler, Anthony Fargas, Vincent Hamill, Lawrence Wolfe. |
Credits |
Director of photography, Gerald Cotts ; film editor, Bud Smith ; original music, Charley Cuva. |
Note |
Originally released in 1969 as a motion picture. |
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Includes liner notes (4 pages) written by Charles Coleman. |
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Bonus features: Interview with Robert Downey, Sr. ; commentary by Robert Downey, Sr. |
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For specific features see interactive menu. |
Audience |
MPAA rating: R. |
Summary |
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. |
Subject |
Advertising agencies -- United States -- Drama -- Videodiscs.
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DVDs.
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Genre |
Feature films.
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Comedy films.
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Added Author |
Downey, Robert, 1936-
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Johnson, Arnold, -2000.
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Greene, Laura.
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Butler, Buddy.
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Fargas, Antonio, 1946-
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Hamill, Vincent.
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Wolfe, Lawrence.
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Cuva, Charley.
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Herald Productions.
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Image Entertainment (Firm)
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Note |
Title on container: Putney Swope, the truth & soul movie |
Standard No. |
014381315929 |
Music No. |
HVE3159DVD HVE |
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