The Odd Angry Shot (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1979, The Odd Angry Shot is an action, comedy and war film directed by Tom Jeffrey, running about 92 minutes. “In Vietnam, the name of the game is survival.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A group of Australian SAS regiment soldiers are deployed to Vietnam around 1967/8 and encounter the realities of war, from the numbing boredom of camp life and long range patrols, raids and ambushes where nothing happens, to the the terror of enduring mortar barrages from an unseen enemy. Men die and are crippled in combat by firefights and booby traps, soldiers kill and capture the enemy, gather intelligence and retake ground only to cede it again whilst battling against the bureaucracy and obstinacy of the conventional military hierarchy. In the end they return to civilization, forever changed by their experiences but glad to return to the life they once knew.
Who’s in it. The Odd Angry Shot stars Graham Kennedy as Harry, John Hargreaves as Bung, John Jarratt as Bill and Bryan Brown as Rogers, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Odd Angry Shot has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In AU you can rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Odd Angry Shot page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Odd Angry Shot tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Odd Angry Shot (1979)?
- In AU, The Odd Angry Shot is available to rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Odd Angry Shot worth watching?
- The Odd Angry Shot holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Odd Angry Shot?
- The Odd Angry Shot stars Graham Kennedy, John Hargreaves, John Jarratt, Bryan Brown and Graeme Blundell.
- When was The Odd Angry Shot released?
- The Odd Angry Shot was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.