The Jerk
The Jerk is a 1979 American comedy film featuring Steve Martin in his first starring role. Directed by Carl Reiner, the film also stars Bernadette Peters, M. Emmet Walsh, and Jackie Mason.
ReleasedDec 14, 1979
Budget$4M
Box Office$100M
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1
Rob Reiner
Truck Driver Picking Up Navin (uncredited)
5.8
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Steve Martin
Navin R. Johnson
5.4
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Bernadette Peters
Marie Kimble Johnson
2.4
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Carl Reiner
Carl Reiner the Celebrity
2.1
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M. Emmet Walsh
Madman
1.3
6
Howard Hesseman
Carnival Worker (uncredited)
0.9
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