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What was Robert Downey Sr.'s role in Putney Swope?

  • Director

  • Actor

  • Producer

  • Cinematographer

Answer

Director Robert Downey Sr. helmed the 1969 satirical comedy "Putney Swope," a groundbreaking film that tackled themes of race, capitalism, and media manipulation. Downey's direction brought a unique blend of humor and social commentary to the film, which follows the rise of a black advertising executive who takes over a major corporation and uses his position to challenge the status quo.
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