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