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