The Jerk

(1979)Directed by Carl Reiner94 min · RComedy
A rags to riches to rags story.

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.

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
Bill Macyas Stan Fox
Dick O'Neillas Frosty
Maurice Evansas Hobart
Ren Woodsas Elvira
Pepe Sernaas Punk #1
Sonny Terryas Blues Singer
Brownie McGheeas Blues Singer
Jackie Masonas Harry Hartounian
Sharon Johansenas Lenore Hartounian
Gene LeBellas Con Man
Carl Reineras Carl Reiner the Celebrity
Larry Hankinas Circus Hand (uncredited)
Howard Hessemanas Carnival Worker (uncredited)
Rob Reineras Truck Driver Picking Up Navin (uncredited)
Gailard Sartainas Guy with Cracked Airplane Seats (uncredited)