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