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