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