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