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This listing is for the standard edition Blu-ray/DVD combo. The limited edition slipcover (artwork restoration by Jay Shaw) was limited to 2,000 units and is sold out. The two versions are identical, aside from the slipcover.

Assuming he is incapable of winning, all of the members of a prestigious Madison Avenue advertising firm accidentally vote to appoint the company's only black executive, Putney Swope, as chairman of the board. His unexpected win behind him, Swope changes the company's name to 'Truth and Soul, Inc,' fires nearly all of its elderly white employees, and focuses solely on creating subversive, outlandish, and shocking campaigns. As the company is catapulted to new heights of success, Swope finds that he has drawn the ire of the U.S. President, who seeks to declare him and his renegade staff a threat to national security.

Considered one of the masterpieces of late 60s counterculture cinema, Robert Downey Sr.’s (Greaser's Palace) PUTNEY SWOPE remains a vital cinematic satire on race, politics and pop culture. Featuring a supporting performance from character actor Allen Garfield (Nashville) alongside a cameo from Mel Brooks, Vinegar Syndrome is proud to present the world Blu-ray debut of PUTNEY SWOPE in a stunning new 4k restoration created by The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and The Film Foundation.

Directed by: Robert Downey Sr.
Starring: Arnold Johnson, Stan Gottlieb, Allen Garfield, Mel Brooks
1969 / 85 min / 1.37:1

• Region Free Blu-ray/DVD combo
• Newly scanned & restored in 4k from various 35mm pre-print elements
• Audio commentary with director Robert Downey Sr.
• Video interview with Robert Downey Sr. from 2001 on Putney Swope
• Video interview with Robert Downey Sr. from 2008 on Putney Swope
• Q and A from the film's screening at the 2005 Philadelphia Film Festival
• Audio interview with cinematographer Gerald Cotts
• Audio commentary with film critic and historian Sergio Mims
• Original theatrical trailer
• Massive archival article & promo gallery
• Reversible cover artwork
• English SDH subtitles

Overall rating: 4.4565215 / 5 from 46 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

Putney Swope is a fast-paced, funny, and essential movie that offers a unique social satire. It is highly regarded as one of the all-time great films, with a stunning 4k restoration and numerous special features.

Summary topics

Film Quality: 20%
Social Satire: 26%

Review topics: ["packaging","satire","film","movie","humor","commentary","classic","shot","extras","climate","comedy","release"].

Review highlights

"Another great value sale purchase, really enjoyed the movie !!" — richard c.
"All the sketches are hilarious and the satire works really well." — Sean M.
"Putney Swope is a unique social satire with frequently hilarious." — Tully M.

Reviews

Peepee Dickey!

"I dont fully understand the politics of Putney Swope, and after watching the features on the disc its apparent that neither does the Director Robert Downey Sr. ! I had a boss who would enter the room qouting this film constantly, and indeed its hilarious. . . a more rebellious, satirical Mad Men parody focusing on racial politics. But by the halfway point the movies taken its best shots and kind of turns on itself as it pads to its own end, but nevertheless Putney is a cool cat and worth every penny."

— Kevin G. (4/5)

“Add to cart” “Check out” “Pay Now”

"Had this in the cart 100 times, didn’t make the cut 99 times. I’m glad I got it. It’s good. Wish I had the LE."

— James B. (5/5)

Its not all exploitation over at VS

"Sometimes its an entirely different brand of weirdo shit that none of these other cowards have the pure hutzpah ship! Buy it, you'll be happy you did."

— William P. (5/5)

Funny

"biting, hilarious, and fiercely experimental film that criticizes race, Madison Avenue advertising, and corporate America from RDJ’s daddy."

— Kevin G. (5/5)

Timeless Satire On the Ad Industry

"Hilarious satire about the advertising industry and corporate world in general. Decades later, this film’s commentary is still relevant. If you like movies such as “Sorry to Bother You”, this is right up your alley."

— Brian R. (4/5)

Funny as hell

"This cult classic is funny and unapologetic."

— Norberto S. (5/5)

very funny

"humorus"

— Michael L. (5/5)

On my watchlist

"On the watchlist"

— Richard J. (3/5)

Sink the boat!

"A strong premise with a hilarious setup that sees the downfall of a typically-oligarchic board of Mad Men “crabs in a bucket”-style when the token black member is put in charge. The film fizzles from there, particularly scenes in the White House, but Downey has much to say (literally, since he dubbed the lead’s voice) and clearly has a bone to pick with his former career in advertising."

— Alan H. (3/5)

satire flick about the advertising industry and racial status in the United States in the sixties

"This is a quality release of a classic satire flick about the advertising industry and racial status in the United States in the sixties. Comes with loads of extras, including interviews with the director, and nifty packaging artwork."

— Kresh R. (3/5)