The Jerk, Too
“He’s not stupid. He’s a jerk!”
Synopsis
Navin Johnson heads to Los Angeles to attend the wedding of his pen pal, Marie. On the way, he runs across a gang of hobos whose leader, Diesel, takes him to Las Vegas after learning of his skills at poker.
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Top Cast
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Mark Blankfield
Navin Johnson
Ray Walston
Diesel
Robert Sampson
Van Buren
Patricia Barry
Mrs. Van Buren
Barrie Ingham
Carl the Butler
Stacey Nelkin
Marie Van Buren
Jean LeClerc
Count Marco
Thalmus Rasulala
Crossroads
Pat McCormick
Dudley
Bill Saluga
Shoes
Mabel King
Mama Johnson
Lina Raymond
Cheetah Johnson
William Smith
Suicide
Pete Schrum
Ugly Eddie
Lainie Kazan
Card Player
Al Fann
Papa Johnson
Todd Hallowell
Damon Johnson
Jack O'Leary
Porter
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Schultz
- Screenplay & Story
- Carl Gottlieb, Steve Martin, Ziggy Steinberg, Rocco Urbisci
- Original Score
- Frank Denson, Phil Galdston, John Sebastian
- Original Title
- The Jerk, Too
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Share Productions, Universal Television, 40 Share Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Schultz
Carl Gottlieb, Steve Martin, Ziggy Steinberg, Rocco Urbisci
Frank Denson, Phil Galdston, John Sebastian
Joseph F. Biroc
Jack Gleason, Harry Keramidas
Ziggy Steinberg, Steve Martin
Department Leadership Roster
Ziggy Steinberg
Producer
Joseph F. Biroc
Director of Photography
Jack Gleason
Editor
Harry Keramidas
Editor
Judy Truchan
Costume Design
Michael Schultz
Director
Ziggy Steinberg
Writer
Rocco Urbisci
Writer
Frank Denson
Original Music Composer
Phil Galdston
Original Music Composer
John Sebastian
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Jerk, Too
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Jerk, Too about?
Navin Johnson heads to Los Angeles to attend the wedding of his pen pal, Marie. On the way, he runs across a gang of hobos whose leader, Diesel, takes him to Las Vegas after learning of his skills at poker.
Who directed The Jerk, Too?
The Jerk, Too was directed by Michael Schultz.
Who stars in The Jerk, Too?
The principal cast of The Jerk, Too includes Mark Blankfield, Ray Walston, Robert Sampson, Patricia Barry, Barrie Ingham.
When was The Jerk, Too released and how long is it?
The Jerk, Too was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for The Jerk, Too?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Jerk, Too was composed by Frank Denson, Phil Galdston, John Sebastian.
Is The Jerk, Too based on a book or true story?
The Jerk, Too is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Carl Gottlieb", Characters: "Steve Martin".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Jerk, Too?
The Jerk, Too holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).