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