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