Ernest Goes to Jail
“Guilty of Maximum Fun in the First Degree!”
Synopsis
Bumbling bank janitor Ernest P. Worrell is assigned to jury duty, and soon finds himself in trouble when he is covertly switched with a look-a-like crime boss. Ernest must escape from jail to expose the mix-up.
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Ernest Goes To JailOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-01-24
Top Cast
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Jim Varney
Ernest P. Worrell / Felix Nash
Gailard Sartain
Chuck
Bill Byrge
Bobby
Barbara Tyson
Charlotte Sparrow
Barry Scott
Rubin Bartlett
Randall 'Tex' Cobb
Lyle
Dan Leegant
Oscar Pendlesmythe
Charles Napier
Warden
Jackie Welch
Judge
Charlie Lamb
Another Con
Jim Conrad
Eddie
Jeffrey Buckner Ford
Defense Attorney
Bruce Arntson
Juror
Mike Montgomery
Warden's Assistant
Mike Hutchinson
Gate Guard
Badd Catt
Jail Guard (uncredited)
Melanie Wheeler
Prosecutor
Daniel Butler
Waiter
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 6, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 18, 1992
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$25M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Cherry
- Screenplay & Story
- Charlie Cohen
- Original Score
- Bruce Arntson, Kirby Shelstad
- Original Title
- Ernest Goes to Jail
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Worldwide Gross
- $25M
- Production Studios
- Silver Screen Partners IV, Touchstone Pictures, Emshell Producers
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Cherry
Charlie Cohen
Bruce Arntson, Kirby Shelstad
Peter Stein
Sharyn L. Ross
Stacy Williams, Martin Erlichman
Department Leadership Roster
John Cherry
Director
Charlie Cohen
Writer
Peter Stein
Director of Photography
Bruce Arntson
Original Music Composer
Kirby Shelstad
Original Music Composer
Stacy Williams
Producer
Sharyn L. Ross
Editor
Chuck Waters
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ernest Goes to Jail
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What is Ernest Goes to Jail about?
Bumbling bank janitor Ernest P. Worrell is assigned to jury duty, and soon finds himself in trouble when he is covertly switched with a look-a-like crime boss. Ernest must escape from jail to expose the mix-up.
Who directed Ernest Goes to Jail?
Ernest Goes to Jail was directed by John Cherry.
Who stars in Ernest Goes to Jail?
The principal cast of Ernest Goes to Jail includes Jim Varney, Gailard Sartain, Bill Byrge, Barbara Tyson, Barry Scott.
When was Ernest Goes to Jail released and how long is it?
Ernest Goes to Jail was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
How much did Ernest Goes to Jail make at the box office?
Ernest Goes to Jail grossed $25M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Ernest Goes to Jail?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ernest Goes to Jail was composed by Bruce Arntson, Kirby Shelstad.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ernest Goes to Jail?
Ernest Goes to Jail holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).