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