The Odd Job (1978)
Movie 1h 27m ★ 5.8/10
Good for tonight if you want to: make me laugh
Released in 1978, The Odd Job is a comedy movie. It is directed by Peter Medak. The cast includes Richard O'Brien, George Innes and Diana Quick. The running time is 1h 27m. Audiences give it a mixed score of 5.8 out of 10.
57Tonight Score Short enough for a weeknight, a classic.
Synopsis
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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Cast & crew
- Peter MedakDirector
- Richard O'Brienas Batch
- George Innesas Caretaker
- Diana Quickas Fiona Harris
- Bill Patersonas Sergeant Mull
- Carolyn Seymouras Angie
- Edward Hardwickeas Inspector Black
- Simon Williamsas Tony Sloane
- David Jasonas The Odd Job Man
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Questions about The Odd Job
- What genre is The Odd Job?
- The Odd Job is categorised as Comedy.
- Who stars in The Odd Job?
- Richard O'Brien, George Innes, Diana Quick, Bill Paterson, Carolyn Seymour appear in the main cast.
- Who directed The Odd Job?
- Peter Medak directed The Odd Job.
- How long is The Odd Job?
- The Odd Job runs for 1h 27m (87 minutes).
- Is The Odd Job worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 5.8/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch The Odd Job?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
