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