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