
The Jerk
The Jerk
Release: 1979-12-14·Runtime: 94m·★ 6.9
Comedy
After discovering he's not really black like the rest of his family, likable dimwit Navin Johnson sets off on a hilarious misadventure that takes him from rags to riches and back again. The slaphappy jerk strikes it rich, but life in the fast lane isn't all it's cracked up to be and, in the end, all that really matters to Johnson is his true love.
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Universal Pictures
Aspen Film Society
Trailers & Videos
Cast
Gailard Sartainas Guy with Cracked Airplane Seats (uncredited)
Domingo Ambrizas Father De Cordoba
Rob Reineras Truck Driver Picking Up Navin (uncredited)
Ken Mageeas Carnival Rube
Alfred Dennisas Irving
Maurice Evansas Hobart
Carl Reineras Carl Reiner the Celebrity
Lenny Montanaas Con Man
Frances E. Williamsas Grandma Johnson
Trinidad Silvaas Punk
Helena Carrollas Hester
Sonny Terryas Blues Singer
Richard Foronjyas Con Man
Ren Woodsas Elvira
Fred Lerneras Con Man
Catlin Adamsas Patty Bernstein
Bill Macyas Stan Fox
Jackie Masonas Harry Hartounian
Maurice Marsacas French Waiter
Carl Gottliebas Iron Balls McGinty
Pepe Sernaas Punk #1
Larry Hankinas Circus Hand (uncredited)
David Landsbergas Bank Manager
William Schallertas Judge M.A. Loring
Steve Martinas Navin R. Johnson
Bernadette Petersas Marie Kimble Johnson
Richard Wardas Father
Dick Anthony Williamsas Taj
Dick O'Neillas Frosty
Brownie McGheeas Blues Singer
Mabel Kingas Mother
M. Emmet Walshas Madman
Gene LeBellas Con Man
Howard Hessemanas Carnival Worker (uncredited)
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