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