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The Jerk

7.74

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description The Jerk Overview

The Jerk is a 1979 comedy directed by Carl Reiner and starring Steve Martin in his first feature film role. Featuring an ensemble cast including Bernadette Peters and M. Emmet Walsh, the film achieved significant commercial success following generally positive critical reception. It was written by Martin, Gottlieb, and Elias.

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Country	United States
Year	1979

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What is The Jerk?

The Jerk is a 1979 comedy directed by Carl Reiner and starring Steve Martin in his first feature film role. Featuring an ensemble cast including Bernadette Peters and M. Emmet Walsh, the film achieved significant commercial success following generally positive critical reception. It was written by Martin, Gottlieb, and Elias.

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The Jerk scores 7.74/10 (Good) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Movie category.

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