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