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