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The Jerk (1979)
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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.
Cast
Steve Martinas Navin R. Johnson
Bernadette Petersas Marie Kimble Johnson
Catlin Adamsas Patty Bernstein
Mabel Kingas Mother
Richard Wardas Father
Carl Gottliebas Iron Balls McGinty
Dick Anthony Williamsas Taj
Bill Macyas Stan Fox
M. Emmet Walshas Madman
Dick O'Neillas Frosty
Maurice Evansas Hobart
Helena Carrollas Hester
Ren Woodsas Elvira
Pepe Sernaas Punk #1
Facts
| Release date | December 14, 1979 |
| Runtime | 94 min (1h 34m) โ shorter as the 1979 average of 113 min |
| Genres | Comedy |
| Language | EN |
| Budget | $4,000,000 |
| Box office | $100,000,000 (25.0ร budget) |
| IMDb | tt0079367 |
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Questions
How long is The Jerk?
The Jerk runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Is The Jerk worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.9/10 across 934 votes, which places it #20 of 32 films released in 1979 in this index (top 41%) and #974 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed The Jerk?
The Jerk was directed by Carl Reiner.
Who stars in The Jerk?
Steve Martin as Navin R. Johnson; Bernadette Peters as Marie Kimble Johnson; Catlin Adams as Patty Bernstein; Mabel King as Mother; Richard Ward as Father; Carl Gottlieb as Iron Balls McGinty.
What is The Jerk rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Jerk?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/29034.