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Oh, God! (1977) -- When God appears to an assistant grocery manager as a good natured old man, the Almighty selects him as his messenger for the modern world.

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Overview

User Rating:
6.3/10   3,587 votes
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Director:
Writers:
Avery Corman (novel)
Larry Gelbart (writer)
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Release Date:
7 October 1977 (USA) more
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Tagline:
"It's true. People have trouble remembering My Words. Moses had such a bad memory I had to give him tablets." more
Plot:
When God appears to an assistant grocery manager as a good natured old man, the Almighty selects him as his messenger for the modern world. full summary | add synopsis
Awards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 3 wins & 2 nominations more
User Comments:
A Great Family Film more (36 total)

Cast

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John Denver ... Jerry Landers

George Burns ... God

Teri Garr ... Bobbie Landers

Donald Pleasence ... Doctor Harmon
Ralph Bellamy ... Sam Raven
William Daniels ... George Summers
Barnard Hughes ... Judge Baker

Paul Sorvino ... Reverend Willie Williams
Barry Sullivan ... Bishop Reardon

Dinah Shore ... Herself
Jeff Corey ... Rabbi Silverstone
George Furth ... Briggs

David Ogden Stiers ... Mr. McCarthy, District Produce Manager
Titos Vandis ... Greek Bishop Markos
Moosie Drier ... Adam Landers
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Runtime:
98 min
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Color (Technicolor)
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1.85 : 1 more
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According to screenwriter Larry Gelbart, Carl Reiner initially envisioned his oft-partner Mel Brooks playing God, and Woody Allen playing Jerry Landers. more
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Revealing mistakes: Jerry's body suit visible when he steps out of shower to talk to God. more
Quotes:
Jerry Landers: Why me?
God: Why not you?
Jerry Landers: You mean there's no special...
God: Life is a crap shoot, like the millionth customer that crosses the bridge gets to shake hands with the governor. You thought I picked you because you're better than everyone?
Jerry Landers: I'm not?
God: You're better than some but not as good as others, but you crossed the bridge at the right time.
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Referenced in 18 Again! (1988) more

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10 out of 13 people found the following comment useful.
A Great Family Film, 18 March 2003
Author: shaadowlove from Denver, CO USA

What can I say about a film that stars two of my favorite actors? Its one of my all-time favorite family films.

George Burns is wonderful as God. He is patient, kind and easy to talk to-- everything that God is, in my humble opinion. I do like the fact that he is represented as less than perfect; he shows us the human side of our creator.

John Denver is great as the grocery clerk, the naive, put-upon modern Moses who tries to convince everyone that he's not insane.

The appeal of this film is the underlying message that God cares for us, and also the way the message is delivered in such a non-denominational, non-preachy, non-judgmental manner. Its a fun movie that reminds us that God is always watching us---not to squash us like a bug when we make a mistake, but to be there for us when we need him.

The movie appeals to all ages. 10/10 stars.

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