The Jerk (1979)

Navin's Special Purpose

Navin (Steve Martin) loses his virginity to Patty (Catlin Adams), discovering his “special purpose” that his family always told him about.

Directed by Carl Reiner.

© Universal 2012

Released in 1979 by Universal.

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