The Odd Job
Originally released in 1978. The Odd Job is a comedy film. directed by Peter Medak. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Graham Chapman, David Jason, and Diana Quick
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...
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 31, 1978
47 years ago
Runtime
1h 27m
87 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (13 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Charisma Films
Frequently Asked Questions
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 a...
Who directed The Odd Job?
The Odd Job was directed by Peter Medak.
How long is The Odd Job?
The Odd Job has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).
When was The Odd Job released?
The Odd Job was released on August 31, 1978 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Odd Job?
The main cast of The Odd Job includes Graham Chapman, David Jason, Diana Quick, Simon Williams, Edward Hardwicke.