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