Film Dope

The Jerk

1979

USA

Goofy, amaible comedy of loser Navin Johnson (born a poor black child) who makes well in the world (sort-of). Packed so full of gags that one of them at least should make you laugh (there are two of them that get me giggling for hours).


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	Jerk 28th April 1998 DVD 1.33:1
	26th July 2005 DVD

	Steve Martin Navin Johnson
	Bernadette Peters Marie Kimball
	Catlin Adams Patty Bernstein
	Mabel King Mother
	Richard Ward Father
	Dick Anthony Williams Taj
	Helena Carroll Hester
	Renn Woods Elvira (as Ren Wood)
	Sonny Terry Blues Singer
	Brownie McGhee Blues Singer (as Brownie McGee)
	David Landsberg Bank Manager
	Lenny Montana Con Man
	Clete Roberts Announcer
	Frances E. Williams Grandma Johnson
	Lydia McGhee Cleotis Johnson
	Niko Denise Holmes Satch Johnson
	Shawn Harris Pierre Johnson
	Nyles Harris Leroy Johnson (as Niles Harris)
	Susan Denise Harrison Lisa Johnson
	Douglas S. Close Fireman
	Sharon Johansen Mrs. Hartounian
	Alston Ahern Bride
	Lawrence Green Father of Bride
	Ken Magee Carnival Rube
	Tom J. Delaney Tourist
	Alfred Dennis Irving
	Marc Loge Farm Boy
	Jon Leichter Billy
	Lillian Adams Tillie
	Joe Lynn Voodoo Dancer
	Maurice Marsac French Waiter
	Gene LeBell Con Man (as Gene Lebell)
	Jerry G. Velasco Man in Garden
	Kimberly Cameron Disco Party
	Elizabeth Macey Disco Party
	Richie Reiner Disco Party
	Daniel Trevor Disco Party
	Luis Contreras Extra in 'Cat Juggling' Scene (uncredited)
	Larry Hankin Circus Hand (uncredited)
	Flower Parry Bag Lady (uncredited)
	Gailard Sartain Guy with Cracked Airplane Seats (uncredited)
	William Schallert Judge M.A. Loring (uncredited)
	Domingo Ambriz Father de Cordoba
	Maurice Evans Hobart
	Richard Foronjy Con Man
	Carl Gottlieb Iron Balls McGinty
	Fred Lerner Con Man
	Bill Macy Stan Fox
	Jackie Mason Harry Hartounian
	Dick O'Neill Frosy
	Carl Reiner himself
	Rob Reiner
	Pepe Serna Punk #1
	Trinidad Silva Punk
	M. Emmet Walsh madman

History
Friday, 29th February 1980	Capitol Cinema		USA
Friday, 12th September 1980 - Thursday, 18th September 1980	Mugs & Movies		USA

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Film Dope

The Jerk

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