The Jerk (1979)


The Jerk
6.9 Listal rating
7.1 IMDB rating
Directed by


Starring (View all)
Steve Martin

Steve Martin

Navin / Cat Juggler
Catlin Adams

Catlin Adams

Patty Bernstein
Mabel King

Mabel King

Mother
Richard Ward

Richard Ward

Father
Bill Macy

Bill Macy

Stan Fox


Written by (View all)
Steve Martin

Steve Martin

(screenplay)
Carl Gottlieb

Carl Gottlieb

(screenplay)


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A good movie

1 year, 10 months ago at Jul 13 3:55
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I have seen many movies many Steve Martin and unfortunately, most of there were rather worthless. However, he made a few classics and this flick is one of them . As a matter fofact, it was one of Stanley Kubrick's favorite movies so I was really intrigued by this one. However, according to Roger Ebert, it was not funny at all. After watching it, I'm in between those two opinions. I mean, I thought... read more
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Navin is an idiot. He grew up in Mississippi as adopted son of a black family. But at his 18th birthday he feels he wants to discover the rest of the world and sets out to St. Louis... Everyone exploits his naivety, but then a simple invention brings him a fortune.
Release date : 14 December 1979
UPC: 025192070228
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