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