How to Get Ahead in Advertising

Directed by Bruce Robinson
R
1989    1h 35mComedy, Fantasy
6.865%77%6.3
A cynical advertising exec has a block at work leading to a meltdown. He's hilariously out of control. Getting a big, talking boil on his shoulder doesn't help.

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  • Rachel WardJulia Bagley
  • Richard WilsonJohn Bristol
  • Jacqueline TongPenny Wheelstock
  • Susan WooldridgeMonica
  • John ShrapnelPsychiatrist
  • Hugh ArmstrongHarry Wax
  • Mick FordRichard
  • Jacqueline PearceMaud
  • Christopher SimonWaiter
  • Gino MelvazziWaiter
  • Victor LucasTweedy Man
  • Dawn KeelerTweedy Woman
  • Kerryann WhiteGirl in Elevator
  • Vivienne McKoneReceptionist
  • Donald HoathBusinessman on train
  • John LevittBusinessman
  • Gordon GostelowPriest
  • Pip TorrensJonathan
  • Tony SlatteryBasil
  • frankpanduhDecember 6, 2025
    This film deserves a watch for everyone to understand advertising and capitalism. lol

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