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