Other Titles • The Jerk • Easy Money (1977) • Reichtum ist keine Schande (1980)
Trivia from The Jerk (1979)
1
THE JERK is number 89 on the American Film Institute's list of America's 100 Funniest Movies.
(22 votes)
2
Steve Martin and Bernadette Peters do all their own singing in the movie--including the ever-popular Thermos song.
(20 votes)
3
This film was Steve Martin's first starring role, made at the height of his immense popularity as a stand-up comedian. Previously he had small roles and cameos in three feature films: SGT. PEPPER'S LONELY HEARTS CLUB BAND, THE KIDS ARE ALRIGHT, and THE MUPPET MOVIE.
(17 votes)
4
In the film shown to Navin by a charity representative, a disguised Martin plays a "cat juggler," billed in the end credits as Pig Eye Jackson.
(17 votes)
5
There was a television movie remake of the film, produced by Steve Martin, called THE JERK TOO. It was directed by Michael Schultz and stars stand-up comedian Mark Blankfield. Mabel King played Navin's mother in both films.
(15 votes)
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