The Jerk
“A rags to riches to rags story.”
6.9/ 10IMDb7.1911
19791h 34mR
Overview
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.
Top-billed cast
Crew
- Director
- Carl Reiner
- Writers
- Carl Gottlieb, Steve Martin, Michael Elias
- Producers
- David V. Picker, William E. McEuen
- Production
- Universal Pictures, Aspen Film Society
Frequently asked questions
What is The Jerk rated?
The Jerk has an audience rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 911 votes.
Who directed The Jerk?
The Jerk was directed by Carl Reiner.
When was The Jerk released?
The Jerk was released in 1979.
