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