The Jerk (1979)

The Opti-Grab

Navin (Steve Martin) invents the Opti-Grab, inspired by a customer’s frustration with his flimsy eye wear.

Directed by Carl Reiner.

© Universal 2012

Released in 1979 by Universal.

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  • actor: M. Emmet Walsh
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  • director: Carl Reiner
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  • production-designer: Jack T. Collis
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  • year: 1979
  • studio: Universal

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