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