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