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