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