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.

Released in 1979 by Universal.

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  • character-type: Biker
  • action: Read
  • editors-choice: Awkward Moments
  • editors-choice: Licensable Clips
  • primary-genre: Comedy
  • secondary-genre: Screwball Comedies
  • secondary-genre: Slapstick Comedies
  • secondary-genre: Comedy
  • mood: Funny
  • primary-occasion: Romantic
  • secondary-occasion: First Date
  • prop: Motorcycle
  • prop: Deodorant
  • prop: Helmet
  • setting: Trailer Park
  • setting: Carnival
  • theme: Sex / Sensuality
  • actor: Catlin Adams
  • actor: Richard Ward
  • actor: Frances E. Williams
  • actor: Dick O'Neill
  • actor: Steve Martin
  • actor: Dick Anthony Williams
  • actor: Ren Woods
  • actor: Mabel King
  • director: Carl Reiner
  • producer: William E. McEuen
  • producer: David V. Picker
  • producer: Peter Macgregor-Scott
  • cinematographer: Victor J. Kemper
  • editor: Bud Molin
  • editor: Ron Spang
  • costume-designer: Theadora Van Runkle
  • production-designer: Jack T. Collis
  • role-name: Frosty
  • role-name: Navin R. Johnson
  • role-name: Taj Jonson
  • role-name: Elvira Jonson
  • role-name: Patty Bernstein
  • role-name: Grandma Johnson
  • role-name: Mother
  • role-name: Father
  • screenwriter: Carl Gottlieb
  • screenwriter: Steve Martin
  • screenwriter: Michael Elias
  • year: 1979
  • studio: Universal