The Jerk

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.

Tagline

“A rags to riches to rags story.”

Release Status

Released

Genres

Comedy

Director

Carl Reiner

Original Language

EN

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.

When was The Jerk released?

The Jerk was released on December 14, 1979.

How long is The Jerk?

The Jerk has a runtime of 1h 34m.

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