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