The Jerk(1979)
A rags to riches to rags story.
Synopsis
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.
Directed by Carl Reiner
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Cast
Steve Martin
Navin R. Johnson
Bernadette Peters
Marie Kimble Johnson
Catlin Adams
Patty Bernstein
Mabel King
Mother
Richard Ward
Father
Carl Gottlieb
Iron Balls McGinty
Dick Anthony Williams
Taj
Bill Macy
Stan Fox
M. Emmet Walsh
Madman
Dick O'Neill
Frosty
Maurice Evans
Hobart
Helena Carroll
Hester
Ren Woods
Elvira
Pepe Serna
Punk #1
Sonny Terry
Blues Singer
Brownie McGhee
Blues Singer
Jackie Mason
Harry Hartounian
Sharon Johansen
Lenore Hartounian
The Jerk — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Jerk?+
The Jerk is available to stream on YouTube TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country and changes over time.
When did The Jerk come out?+
The Jerk was released in 1979.
How long is The Jerk?+
The Jerk runs for 94 minutes (1 hour and 34 minutes).
Who directed The Jerk?+
The Jerk was directed by Carl Reiner.
Who stars in The Jerk?+
The Jerk stars Steve Martin, Bernadette Peters, Catlin Adams, Mabel King and Richard Ward.
Is The Jerk worth watching?+
The Jerk holds a 6.9/10 rating from 941 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of comedy.
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