British Comedy Guide
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How To Get Ahead In Advertising. Dennis Bagley (Richard E. Grant). Copyright: Hand Made Films
How To Get Ahead In Advertising

How To Get Ahead In Advertising

  • 1989 film

Satire on advertising, starring Richard E. Grant as an ad man in the midst of a breakdown. Also features Rachel Ward, Richard Wilson, Jacqueline Tong, Susan Wooldridge, John Shrapnel and more.

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