The Jerk (1979)
A rags to riches to rags story.
- Release date in Thailand
- Dec 14, 1979
- Director
- Carl Reiner
- Writers
- Steve Martin, Carl Gottlieb
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.
Where to watch in Thailand
Released Dec 14, 1979. Cinedrix doesn't stream titles; these take you to the service.
Trailer
Cast
Steve Martin
Navin R. Johnson
Bernadette Peters
Marie Kimble Johnson
Catlin Adams
Patty Bernstein
Mabel King
Mother
Richard Ward
Father
Carl Gottlieb
Iron Balls McGinty
Dick Anthony Williams
Taj
Bill Macy
Stan Fox
M. Emmet Walsh
Madman
Dick O'Neill
Frosty
Maurice Evans
Hobart
Helena Carroll
Hester
Ren Woods
Elvira
Pepe Serna
Punk #1
Sonny Terry
Blues Singer
Brownie McGhee
Blues Singer
Crew
- Director
- Carl Reiner
- Writers
- Steve Martin, Carl Gottlieb, Michael Elias
- Music
- Jack Elliott
- Cinematography
- Victor J. Kemper
- Producers
- David V. Picker, William E. McEuen
Gallery
Release dates around the world
| Country | Date | Release |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Dec 14, 1979 | Theatrical |
| United Kingdom | Dec 14, 1979 | Theatrical |
| Germany | Dec 14, 1979 | Theatrical |
| Brazil | Jan 12, 1980 | Theatrical |
| Ireland | May 16, 1980 | Theatrical |
| Australia | Jun 6, 1980 | Theatrical |
| Portugal | Aug 19, 1982 | Theatrical |
