The Odd Job (1978)
In this dark British comedy, a despondent businessman (Graham Chapman) decides to end it all after his wife leaves him. Unfortunately, he lacks the courage to do it to himself and so hires a professional assassin, telling him to do the deed no matter what. A short time passes and things look considerably brighter for the businessman who suddenly decides he wants to live. Unfortunately, nothing he says can convince his would be killer to stop his pursuit, and comic mayhem ensues. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- Starring:
- Graham Chapman, David Jason, (more)
- Director(s):
- Peter Medak
Synopsis of The Odd Job
In this dark British comedy, a despondent businessman (Graham Chapman) decides to end it all after his wife leaves him. Unfortunately, he lacks the courage to do it to himself and so hires a professional assassin, telling him to do the deed no matter what. A short time passes and things look considerably brighter for the businessman who suddenly decides he wants to live. Unfortunately, nothing he says can convince his would be killer to stop his pursuit, and comic mayhem ensues. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
Complete Cast of The Odd Job
- Graham Chapman - Arthur Harris
- Diana Quick - Fiona Harris
- Edward Hardwicke - Inspector Black
- Michael Elphick - Raymonde
- Carolyn Seymour - Angie
- George Innes - Caretaker
- Zulema Dene - Mrs. Kemp
- John Judd - Police Driver
- Toby Salaman - Barman
- David Hatton - Old Man
- David Jason - Odd Job Man
- Simon Williams - Tony Sloane
- Bill Paterson - Sgt. Mull
- Stewart Harwood - Bernaard
- Joe Melia - Headwaiter
- Dave Atkins - Milkman
- Anthony Milner - Waiter
- Richard O'Brien - Batch
- James Bree - Mr. Kemp
- Nick Edmett - Police Constable
- Director(s):
- Peter Medak
- Writer(s):
- Bernard McKenna, Graham Chapman
- Producer(s):
- Mark Forstater, Graham Chapman
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