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