The Jerk
| The Jerk | |
|---|---|
Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Carl Reiner |
| Screenplay by | |
| Story by |
|
| Produced by | |
| Starring |
|
| Cinematography | Victor J. Kemper |
| Edited by |
|
| Music by | Jack Elliott |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Universal Pictures |
Release date |
|
Running time | 95 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $4 million |
| Box office | $100 million |
The Jerk is a 1979 American comedy film directed by Carl Reiner and written by Steve Martin, Carl Gottlieb, and Michael Elias (from a story by Martin and Gottlieb). This was Martin's first starring role in a feature film. The film also features Bernadette Peters, M. Emmet Walsh, Catlin Adams, Maurice Evans, and Jackie Mason. Critical reviews were mostly positive, and The Jerk was a major financial success.