Jerk
Synopsis
"Jerk" is an imaginary reconstruction – strange, poetic, funny and somber – of the crimes perpetrated by American serial killer Dean Corll who, with the help of teenagers David Brooks and Wayne Henley, killed more than twenty boys in the state of Texas during mid-70s.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
FIFIB 2021
Festival / Special Debut
April 6, 2022
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gisèle Vienne
- Screenplay & Story
- Dennis Cooper
- Original Score
- Peter Rehberg
- Original Title
- Jerk
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- La Compagnie des Indes, France•3 Paris Ile-de-France
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gisèle Vienne
Dennis Cooper, Gisèle Vienne
Peter Rehberg
Jonathan Ricquebourg
Caroline Detournay
Gildas Le Roux
Department Leadership Roster
Jonathan Ricquebourg
Director of Photography
Caroline Detournay
Editor
Gisèle Vienne
Director
Dennis Cooper
Screenplay
Gildas Le Roux
Producer
Peter Rehberg
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Jerk.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jerk
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Jerk about?
"Jerk" is an imaginary reconstruction – strange, poetic, funny and somber – of the crimes perpetrated by American serial killer Dean Corll who, with the help of teenagers David Brooks and Wayne Henley, killed more than twenty boys in the state of Texas during mid-70s.
Who directed Jerk?
Jerk was directed by Gisèle Vienne.
Who stars in Jerk?
The principal cast of Jerk includes Jonathan Capdevielle, Catherine Robbe-Grillet, Serge Ramon.
When was Jerk released and how long is it?
Jerk was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Jerk?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Jerk was composed by Peter Rehberg.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Jerk?
Jerk holds official age classifications: FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.).