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