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The Jerk

Genre
Comedy
Rating
R
Released
14 December, 1979
The Jerk

The Jerk is a 1979 American comedy film directed by Carl Reiner and written by Steve Martin, Carl Gottlieb, and Michael Elias. This was Martin's first starring role in a feature film. The film also features Bernadette Peters, M. Emmet Walsh, and Jackie Mason.

Director Carl Reiner
Produced by David V. Picker, William E. McEuen
Writer(s) Steve Martin, Carl Gottlieb, Michael Elias
Starring Steve Martin, Bernadette Peters, Catlin Adams, Jackie Mason
Music Jack Elliott
Cinematography Victor J. Kemper
Edited by Bud Molin, Ron Spang
Production, company Aspen Film Society
Distributed by Universal Pictures
Released December 14, 1979
Running time 95 minutes
Country United States
Language English
Budget $4 million
Box office $100 million
Netflix ID 651726

About The Jerk

Navin grew up believing he was a black child, however he discovers that he is actually white so he runs to St. Louis to find himself. Navin then goes through all sorts of adventures that put him in ridiculous situations.

Achievement of The Jerk

Steve Martin wrote and stars in the film. The movie marks Steve Martin's first starring role in a feature film.

Top Facts You Did Not Know About The Jerk

Films directed by Carl Reiner.. American screwball comedy films.. Films about music and musicians.

Latest information about The Jerk updated on July 28 2021.