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