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