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