Ernest Goes to Jail (1990)

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Ernest Goes to Jail (1990) poster

Bumbling bank janitor Ernest P. Worrell is assigned to jury duty, and soon finds himself in trouble when he is covertly switched with a look-a-like crime boss. Ernest must escape from jail to expose the mix-up.

Director: John Cherry
Genre: Comedy, Family, Crime
Runtime: 81 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Bruce Arntson, Kirby Shelstad
Cinematography: Peter Stein
Editing: Sharyn L. Ross
Production: Silver Screen Partners IV, Touchstone Pictures, Emshell Producers
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Box Office: $25M
Original Language: en

Themes

Dark Comedy and Irony

Keywords

prison, tennessee, janitor, electric chair, bank robbery, impersonation, doppelgänger, prison break, magnetism, irreverent, lighthearted, absurd, witty, whimsical, authoritarian

Trailer

Ernest Goes to Jail Trailer
More Films by Director: John Cherry
More Films in Genre: Comedy, Family, Crime

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ernest Goes to Jail about?
Bumbling bank janitor Ernest P. Worrell is assigned to jury duty, and soon finds himself in trouble when he is covertly switched with a look-a-like crime boss. Ernest must escape from jail to expose the mix-up.
Who directed Ernest Goes to Jail?
Ernest Goes to Jail was directed by John Cherry.
Who stars in Ernest Goes to Jail?
Ernest Goes to Jail stars Jim Varney, Gailard Sartain, Bill Byrge, Barbara Tyson, Barry Scott, Randall "Tex" Cobb.
How long is Ernest Goes to Jail?
Ernest Goes to Jail has a runtime of 1h 21m (81 minutes).
What genre is Ernest Goes to Jail?
Ernest Goes to Jail is a Comedy, Family, Crime film.
How much did Ernest Goes to Jail gross?
Ernest Goes to Jail grossed $25M worldwide.
Where was Ernest Goes to Jail produced?
Ernest Goes to Jail was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Ernest Goes to Jail?
The themes of Ernest Goes to Jail include: Dark Comedy and Irony.