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