Oh, God! (1977)
- Starring:
- George Burns, John Denver, (more)
- Director(s):
- Carl Reiner
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG
- Category:
- Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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Adapted by Larry Gelbart from the novel by Avery Corman, the film stars John Denver as Jerry Landers, the assistant manager of a grocery store who is chosen by God (George Burns) to spread the Word to the rest of the world. Not surprisingly, Jerry is soon labelled a basket case: even his loving wife Bobbie (Teri Garr) doubts her husband's sanity. But there's enough evidence on Jerry's side for a panel of prominent clerics to demand that the hapless fellow prove in court that he's the agent of God. Donald Pleasence was supposed to have an extended supporting role in the film, but the first cut ran too long, and Pleasence's dialogue was eliminated -- but not Pleasence himself, who retains his prominent billing and is seen doing precisely nothing in several scenes. Netting $30 million on its first run, Oh God was followed by two lesser sequels, both featuring Burns. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 98 mins
Complete Cast:
- George Burns - God
- Teri Garr - Bobbie Landers
- Ralph Bellamy - Sam Raven
- Barnard Hughes - Judge Baker
- Barry Sullivan - Priest
- George Furth - Briggs
- Carl Reiner - Talk Show Guest
- Byron Paul - TV Engineer
- Kres Mersky - Check-out Girl
- Jerry Dunphy - Newscaster
- Wonderful Smith - Court Clerk
- Dennis Kort - Norman
- Dinah Shore - Herself
- Connie Sawyer - Mrs. Green
- John Denver - Jerry Landers
- Donald Pleasence - Dr. Harmon
- William Daniels - George Summers
- Paul Sorvino - Rev. Willie Williams
- Jeff Corey - Rabbi
- Titos Vandis - Bishop
- David Ogden Stiers - Mr. McCarthy
- Hector Morales - Waiter
- Jane Lambert - Mrs. Levin
- Zane Buzby - Girl
- Murphy Dunne - Stenographer
- Bob McClurg - Mechanic
- Mario Machado - TV Reporter
- Moosie Drier - Adam Landers
- Director(s):
- Carl Reiner
- Writer(s):
- Larry Gelbart
- Producer(s):
- Jerry Weintraub
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG(Questionable for Children, Adult Humor)
- Categories:
- Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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