
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
Steve Martinas Navin R. Johnson
Dick Anthony Williamsas Taj
M. Emmet Walshas Madman
Helena Carrollas Hester
William Schallertas Judge M.A. Loring
Alfred Dennisas Irving
Catlin Adamsas Patty Bernstein
Mabel Kingas Mother
Maurice Marsacas French Waiter
Fred Lerneras Con Man
Bill Macyas Stan Fox
Pepe Sernaas Punk #1
Howard Hessemanas Carnival Worker (uncredited)
Richard Wardas Father
Maurice Evansas Hobart
Ken Mageeas Carnival Rube
Gailard Sartainas Guy with Cracked Airplane Seats (uncredited)
Richard Foronjyas Con Man
Carl Gottliebas Iron Balls McGinty
Sonny Terryas Blues Singer
Carl Reineras Carl Reiner the Celebrity
Rob Reineras Truck Driver Picking Up Navin (uncredited)
Trinidad Silvaas Punk
Brownie McGheeas Blues Singer
Jackie Masonas Harry Hartounian
Gene LeBellas Con Man
Larry Hankinas Circus Hand (uncredited)
Lenny Montanaas Con Man
Bernadette Petersas Marie Kimble Johnson
Dick O'Neillas Frosty
Ren Woodsas Elvira
David Landsbergas Bank Manager
Domingo Ambrizas Father De Cordoba
Frances E. Williamsas Grandma Johnson
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