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Oh, God! (1977)
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Release Date:
7 October 1977 (USA)
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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
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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
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God
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Evangelist
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Supermarket
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Miracle
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Divine Faith
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Nominated for Oscar.
Another 3 wins
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2 nominations
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A Great Family Film
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | 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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98 min
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Color (Technicolor)
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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.
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Revealing mistakes: Jerry's body suit visible when he steps out of shower to talk to God.
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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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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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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.