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Release Year1971
Runtime0h 30m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresComedy, TV Movie
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DirectorMaurice Murphy
WritersBernard McKenna
TypeFeature Film
Rating0.0 out of 10
Cast7 credited
Also Known AsThe Odd Job
About The Odd Job
A man is heartbroken after his wife walks out on him. Reasoning that he has nothing to live for, he hires a peculiar odd job man to kill him and put him out of his misery.
Directed by Maurice Murphy, The Odd Job leans on a strong ensemble — Ronnie Barker, Joan Sims, David Jason — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1971.
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