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