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The Odd Job

The Odd Job

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The Odd Job
1978 1h 27m5.8

The Odd Job

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Arthur Harris is a happily married man who returns from his job to discover that his wife, Fiona, is leaving him. Devastated he gets really drunk and tries to commit suicide. After a few setbacks and while he is trying to electrocute himself with a lamp, the door bell rings. An odd man in a leather coat asks if there are any odd jobs that he can perform. Arthur hires the man to kill him. The next day his wife returns, but the man he hired is still trying to kill him...

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DirectorPeter Medak
ScreenplayGraham Chapman, Bernard McKenna
StatusReleased
ReleasedAugust 31, 1978
CountryUnited Kingdom
Languageen
Runtime1h 27m
BudgetN/A
RevenueN/A
Rating⭐ 5.8 / 10
IMDb⭐ 6.3 / 10
Votes14
GenresComedy
StudioCharisma Films
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Cast

Graham Chapman

Graham Chapman

Arthur Harris

David Jason

David Jason

The Odd Job Man

Diana Quick

Diana Quick

Fiona Harris

Simon Williams

Simon Williams

Tony Sloane

Edward Hardwicke

Edward Hardwicke

Inspector Black

Bill Paterson

Bill Paterson

Sergeant Mull

Michael Elphick

Michael Elphick

Raymonde

Carolyn Seymour

Carolyn Seymour

Angie

Joe Melia

Joe Melia

Head Waiter

George Innes

George Innes

Caretaker

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Stewart Harwood

Bernard

James Bree

James Bree

Mr Kemp

Zulema Dene

Zulema Dene

Mrs Kemp

Richard O'Brien

Richard O'Brien

Batch

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Dave Atkins

Milkman

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Carl Andrews

Taxi Driver

John Judd

John Judd

Police Driver

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Nick Edmett

PC

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Toby Salaman

Barman

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Tiny Keelin

Boston Startler

David Hatton

David Hatton

Old Man

Anthony Milner

Anthony Milner

Waiter

Mark Penfold

Mark Penfold

Ambulanceman

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Odd Job

Where can I watch The Odd Job?

The Odd Job (1978) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

What is The Odd Job about?

Arthur Harris is a happily married man who returns from his job to discover that his wife, Fiona, is leaving him. Devastated he gets really drunk and tries to commit suicide. After a few setbacks and while he is trying to electrocute himself with a lamp, the door bell rings. An...

Who directed The Odd Job?

The Odd Job (1978) was directed by Peter Medak. The film is a Comedy production with a runtime of 1h 27m, rated 5.8/10.

How long is The Odd Job?

The Odd Job runs 1h 27m (87 minutes total). Audience rating: 5.8/10 from 14 votes. Genre: Comedy.

Is The Odd Job worth watching?

The Odd Job is rated 5.8/10 by 14 viewers — below average. A good pick for Comedy fans.