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