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