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The Jerk is a 1979 American comedy film directed by Carl Reiner and written by Steve Martin, Carl Gottlieb, and Michael Elias (from a story by Steve Martin and Carl Gottlieb). This was Martin's first starring role in a feature film. The film also features Bernadette Peters, M. Emmet Walsh, and Jackie Mason. Critical reviews were mostly positive, and The Jerk was a major financial success.

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1979 · 1h 34m · Comedy

TMDB 6.9/10 (925 votes)

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.

Directed by Carl Reiner

Box office $100M worldwide

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Cast & crew

Carl ReinerDirector

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

Dick Anthony Williamsas Taj

Bill Macyas Stan Fox

M. Emmet Walshas Madman

Dick O'Neillas Frosty

Maurice Evansas Hobart

Helena Carrollas Hester

Ren Woodsas Elvira

Pepe Sernaas Punk #1