The Jerk (1979)

A rags to riches to rags story.

The Jerk (1979) poster

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.

Director: Carl Reiner
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 94 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Jack Elliott
Cinematography: Victor J. Kemper
Editing: Bud Molin, Ron Spang
Production: Universal Pictures, Aspen Film Society
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $4M
Box Office: $100M
Original Language: en

Keywords

blow, neominstrelsy, phone book, sharecropper, tennis court

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Jerk about?
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.
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, Richard Ward, Carl Gottlieb.
How long is The Jerk?
The Jerk has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
What genre is The Jerk?
The Jerk is a Comedy film.
What is the budget of The Jerk?
The Jerk had a budget of $4M.
How much did The Jerk gross?
The Jerk grossed $100M worldwide.
Where was The Jerk produced?
The Jerk was produced in United States of America.