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