The Jerk (1979)

Navin Calls the Cops

Navin (Steve Martin) catches thieves with a stolen credit card and holds them for the cops by rigging their car to the church next door.

Directed by Carl Reiner.

© Universal 2013

Released in 1979 by Universal.

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  • actor: Steve Martin
  • director: Carl Reiner
  • producer: William E. McEuen
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  • year: 1979
  • studio: Universal

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