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