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