The Jerk (1979)

Movie

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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.

The Jerk (1979) is a comedy movie. It is directed by Carl Reiner. The cast includes Steve Martin, Bernadette Peters, Catlin Adams and Mabel King. The runtime is 94 minutes. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10.

Genres: Comedy

Starring: Steve Martin, Bernadette Peters, Catlin Adams, Mabel King, Richard Ward, Carl Gottlieb, Dick Anthony Williams, Bill Macy