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