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1978•87 min•Comedy

The Odd Job

Is The Odd Job a Hit or Flop?

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Is The Odd Job worth watching? With a rating of 5.7/10, this Comedy film is a mixed-bag for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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The Odd Job 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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Top Cast

Graham Chapman
Graham ChapmanArthur Harris
David Jason
David JasonThe Odd Job Man
Diana Quick
Diana QuickFiona Harris
Simon Williams
Simon WilliamsTony Sloane
Edward Hardwicke
Edward HardwickeInspector Black
Bill Paterson
Bill PatersonSergeant Mull
Michael Elphick
Michael ElphickRaymonde
Carolyn Seymour
Carolyn SeymourAngie
Joe Melia
Joe MeliaHead Waiter
George Innes
George InnesCaretaker

Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Odd Job worth watching?

The Odd Job has received mixed reviews with a 5.7/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Comedy movies.

Is The Odd Job hit or flop?

The Odd Job has received average ratings (5.7/10), performing moderately with audiences.

What genre is The Odd Job?

The Odd Job is a Comedy movie that 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 ...

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