THE JERK (1979)

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Comedy | 94 MIN | US

Underwritten by Nicole + Jeffrey L. Goldberg

In honor of Filmfest’s 45th Anniversary, Aspen Film will conclude this year’s festival with a special throwback screening of THE JERK, a 1979 classic.

In the film, a simpleminded, sheltered country boy suddenly decides to leave his family home to experience life in the big city, where his naivete is both his best friend and his worst enemy.

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