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