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