Get a Job (1985): Cast & Plot
Get a Job is a 1985 short animated comedy directed by Brad Caslor, starring Al Simmons as Bob Dog (voice), Jay Brazeau and Bill Wallace. It runs 11 minutes.
- Release year
- Runtime
- 11 min
- Director
- Brad Caslor
- Original language
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English - Studio
- ONF | NFB
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Get a Job About?
The premise of Get a Job without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A young dog struggles to learn how to find a job.
Get a Job Themes & Keywords
· 9 tags- anthropomorphic animal
- dog
- one man band
- unemployment
- dream
- tv commercial
- educational
- funeral march by chopin
- independent film
Get a Job Cast & Characters
Al Simmons leads the cast as Bob Dog (voice), with Jay Brazeau and Bill Wallace. Directed by Brad Caslor; 11 actors are credited in all.
- Director Brad Caslor
- Al Simmons as Bob Dog (voice)
- Jay Brazeau
- Bill Wallace
- Kate McDonald
Also Starring in Get a Job
· 7 more- Bob Washington Commercial Announcer (voice)
- Annis Kozub
- Francine Kirsch
- Tusia Kozub
- Ray St. Germain
- Del Wagner
- Ilena Zaramba
More from Brad Caslor
More films directed by Brad Caslor: Canada Vignettes: Fort Prince of Wales and Blowhard.
Get a Job Plot Summary
What happens in Get a Job from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Bob Dog, Al Simmons walks into town with a simple goal: land a job. He meets three singers and each attempt to prove his worth ends in a swift, comic rejection. Disheartened, he heads back to his apartment, flicks on the television, and stumbles upon a program about a couple about to divorce. The news becomes a lullaby, lulling him into sleep as the day’s disappointment lingers.
Full summary
The whole story of Get a Job, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Get a Job?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the main character?
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Movies Like Get a Job
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Dog Tired, Good Job and I Want a Dog.
Get a Job FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Get a Job, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Get a Job?
Get a Job runs 11 minutes.
When was Get a Job released?
Get a Job was released in 1985.
Who directed Get a Job?
Get a Job was directed by Brad Caslor.
More films by Brad Caslor Who is in the cast of Get a Job?
Get a Job stars Al Simmons as Bob Dog (voice), Jay Brazeau and Bill Wallace, among 11 credited actors.
Does Get a Job have a post-credit scene?
No. Get a Job has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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