The Jerk (1979)
R 14 Dec 1979 • Comedy • 1h 34m
Navin is an idiot. He grew up in Mississippi as the adopted son of a black family, but on his 18th birthday he feels he wants to discover the rest of the world and sets out for St. Louis. There everyone exploits his naivete, until a simple invention brings him a fortune.
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Language:
English
Awards:
1 win & 1 nomination
Country:
United States
Metacritic Score:
61
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Box Office Total:
$73,691,419