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