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