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The Odd Job is a 1978 British comedy film starring Monty Python member Graham Chapman. It tells the story of a man named Arthur Harris (Chapman) who is recently abandoned by his wife. He becomes so depressed that he hires an "odd job man" to kill him. Once his wife returns, Harris finds himself unable to cancel the contract.
The concept was originally made as an episode of the London Weekend Television/ITV series 6 Dates With Barker in 1971, with Ronnie Barker as Arthur Harris and David Jason as the Odd Job Man (who plays the same role in the feature film).
The role of the odd job man was originally intended for Chapman's friend, Keith Moon, but Moon was going through alcohol withdrawal at the time and in no real physical shape to play the part, although he did audition.
Original Release
08/31/1978
Cast
Name | Character |
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Graham Chapman | Arthur Harris |
David Jason | The Odd Job Man |
Diana Quick | Fiona Harris |
Simon Williams | Tony Sloane |
Edward Hardwicke | Inspector Black |
Bill Paterson | Sergeant Mull |
Michael Elphick | Raymonde |
Stewart Harwood | Bernard |
Carolyn Seymour | Angie |
Joe Melia | Head Waiter |
Directors
Writers
Graham Chapman, Bernard McKenna
Cast
Name | Character |
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Graham Chapman | Arthur Harris |
David Jason | The Odd Job Man |
Diana Quick | Fiona Harris |
Simon Williams | Tony Sloane |
Edward Hardwicke | Inspector Black |
Bill Paterson | Sergeant Mull |
Michael Elphick | Raymonde |
Stewart Harwood | Bernard |
Carolyn Seymour | Angie |
Joe Melia | Head Waiter |
George Innes | Caretaker |
James Bree | Mr. Kemp |
Zulema Dene | Mrs. Kemp |
Richard O'Brien | Batch |
Carl Andrews | Taxi Driver |
Dave Atkins | Milkman |
John Judd | Police Driver |
Nick Edmett | Police Constable |
Toby Salaman | Barman |
Tiny Keeling | Boston Startler |
Producers
Name | Role |
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Stephen O'Rourke | Executive Producer |
Tony Stratton-Smith | Executive Producer |
Graham Chapman | Producer |
Mark Forstater | Producer |