The Jerk (1979)

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Written by Steve Martin, Carl Gottlieb

Directed by Carl Reiner

Running Time: 100 minutes (approx)

Production Year: 1979

Rating: 15 Certificate

Production Country: USA

Filmed in Colour

Navin R. Johnson is a dirt-poor fool raised by black sharecroppers. When he comes of age, they reveal that he is not their real son and that he must journey to the city to seek his fortune. In a catalogue of comic errors, Steve Martin is almost perfect.

Cast

Image for Steve MartinSteve MartinNavin R. Johnson
Bernadette PetersMarie Kimble
Catlin AdamsPatty Bernstein
Mabel KingMother
Richard WardFather
Dick Anthony WilliamsTaj
Image for Bill MacyBill MacyStan Fox
Dick O'NeillFrosty
Maurice EvansHobart
Helena CarrollHester
Ren WoodsElvira
Pepe SernaPunk
Sonny TerryBlues Singer
Brownie McGheeBlues Singer
Jackie MasonHarry Hartounian

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