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