The Jerk (1979)

The Lord Loves a Workin' Man

Navin (Steve Martin) gets advice from the family as he sets out to leave home for the big city, but first, he needs to hitch a ride.

Directed by Carl Reiner.

© Universal 2012

Released in 1979 by Universal.

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  • editors-choice: Nerds
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  • primary-genre: Comedy
  • secondary-genre: Screwball Comedies
  • secondary-genre: Slapstick Comedies
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  • mood: Sentimental
  • mood: Inspiring
  • mood: Funny
  • primary-occasion: Well Wishing
  • secondary-occasion: Farewell
  • prop: Goggles
  • setting: Countryside
  • theme: Independence
  • theme: Distrust
  • theme: Education
  • theme: Family
  • actor: Lydia McGhee
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  • actor: Richard Ward
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  • 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: Cleotis Johnson
  • role-name: Satch Johnson
  • role-name: Pierre Johnson
  • role-name: Navin R. Johnson
  • role-name: Taj Jonson
  • role-name: Elvira Jonson
  • role-name: Leroy Johnson
  • role-name: Grandma Johnson
  • role-name: Mother
  • role-name: Father
  • screenwriter: Carl Gottlieb
  • screenwriter: Steve Martin
  • screenwriter: Michael Elias
  • year: 1979
  • studio: Universal

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