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