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