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