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