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