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