The Jerk (1979)
A simpleminded, sheltered country boy suddenly decides to leave his family home to experience life in the big city, where his naivete is both his best friend and his worst enemy.
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Domestic (100%)
$73,691,419
$73,691,419
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Worldwide
$73,691,419
$73,691,419
Domestic DistributorUniversal Pictures
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Domestic Opening$5,935,025
Earliest Release DateDecember 14, 1979
(Domestic)
Running Time1 hr 34 min
GenresComedy
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| Filmmakers | Role |
|---|---|
| Carl Reiner | Director |
| Steve Martin | Writer |
| Carl Gottlieb | Writer |
| Michael Elias | Writer |
| Steve Martin | Writer |
| Carl Gottlieb | Writer |
| William E. McEuen | Producer |
| David V. Picker | Producer |
| Jack Elliott | Composer |
| Victor J. Kemper | Cinematographer |
| Bud Molin | Editor |
| Ron Spang | Editor |
| Jack T. Collis | Production Designer |
| Cast | Role |
|---|---|
| Steve Martin | |
| Bernadette Peters | |
| Catlin Adams | |
| Mabel King |
