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