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Carl Reiner directs Steve Martin (who co-wrote the script with Carl Gottlieb) in this gag-laden comedy about an idiotic white man, raised by a poor family of black sharecroppers, who doesn't realize he's not black. Navin R. Johnson (Steve Martin) is told the horrible truth when he finds himself instinctively tapping his feet to .. Read more

Starring	Steve Martin, Bernadette Peters, Catlin Adams, Jackie Mason
Director	Carl Reiner
Genres	Comedy

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- America's rediscovery of lame-brain comedy brought this starring debut for Steve Martin. Behind the stoned humour, it's... read more on Time Out
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- - 5
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  Must See
  
  This is the best steve martin film ever. If you like this film then the man with two brains is a must see as well
  
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  - 19 Feb 2004 at 21:06
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  charming little film
  
  This film made nice saturday night viewing and could be an equally pleasant sunday afternoon movie.
  
  Steve Martin and Bernadette Peters made a lovely ... read more »
  
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- - lele_poco
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  - Croydon
  - 19 Mar 2012 at 00:50
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  GOOD !
  
  If your a Steve Martin fan you will love this !
  
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- - joey135
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  - Denbigh
  - 15 Feb 2010 at 13:00
- - 1
  - 2
  Boring.......
  
  Nice Idea...
  
  but the film just did not work for me.
  
  I would say only watch this film if you are a big fan of Steve Martin, I actually ... read more »
  
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- - lollypie75
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  - Harlow
  - 02 Feb 2010 at 09:16
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  Jerkie Movie
  
  I rented this for nostalgia sake, as I remember my parents laughing like crazy when it was first released on VHS in the early 80's. Now I just scratch my ... read more »
  
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  - 08 Aug 2009 at 09:27
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  the jerk
  
  i thought this wasnt that good my husband thought it was hilarious i give this film a 4 out of ten
  
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- - lizgooner
  - 55 reviews
  - Margate
  - 14 Mar 2009 at 22:07
- - 1
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  Soory-Poor
  
  I usually love Steve Martin but I just did not find this film funny enough-in fact I did not finish watching it-Sorry Steve!
  
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  - Richmond
  - 15 Jan 2009 at 17:26
- - 1
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  a very funny shambles of a movie
  
  I love this film even though it sort of falls to pieces at points. Steve Martin is hilarious as Navin. His facial expressions alone are enough to get me ... read more »
  
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  - Aberdeen
  - 07 Jan 2009 at 12:34
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  apt title
  
  People thought this was funny in the 1980's. Now you may struggle to raise a titter!
  
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  - Cuffley
  - 12 Nov 2008 at 12:15
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  OK but not worth it
  
  I thought this would be one of Steve Martin's best, but it's a bit backward and stupid-funny. Not recommended.
  
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  - London
  - 08 Jul 2008 at 10:07
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  classic comedy
  
  Really funny, l haven't seen this for a while worth a watch.
  
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  - Grangemouth
  - 27 Jun 2008 at 13:13
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- - 5
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  Must See
  
  This is the best steve martin film ever. If you like this film then the man with two brains is a must see as well
  
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  - 19 Feb 2004 at 21:06
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  What can i say.. Steve...
  
  What can i say.. Steve Martin at his classic comedy best !!! Before Steve Martin matured (which isnt always a bad thing) he starred in comedies like this, ... read more »
  
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  - LINCOLN
  - 21 May 2004 at 23:19
- - 2
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  Steve Martin and Carl Reiner's BEST!!!
  
  What can I say? This is probably the funniest film of the 70s. Sure, it's a little bit silly... but you will laugh! Navin Johnson has definitely been an ... read more »
  
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- - T.D.Price
  - London, England
  - 25 May 2005 at 18:15
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  before he got boring
  
  This is the best film tht Steve Martin has ever made......
  
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- - k hacket
  - Baldock
  - 05 Feb 2008 at 20:53
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  the jerk
  
  i thought this wasnt that good my husband thought it was hilarious i give this film a 4 out of ten
  
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- - lizgooner
  - 55 reviews
  - Margate
  - 14 Mar 2009 at 22:07
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  Steve Martin at his best
  
  Don't need to say anymore!!!!!
  
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  - Hull, England
  - 06 Mar 2005 at 22:05
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  One of Steve Martins ...
  
  One of Steve Martins finest comedys, some fo the jokes might be old but they still make you laugh.
  
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  - BELFAST
  - 22 Apr 2004 at 09:07
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  One of the best comedies
  
  Keep going back to this one as it makes me laugh out loud everytime, especially when he is trying to keep the rythm by clicking his fingers.
  
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- - Chris Charalambous
  - London
  - 25 Nov 2004 at 16:39
- - 1
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  Funny in places!
  
  This film was OK but just not as good as i thought it would be!!
  
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  - london, england
  - 06 Jan 2005 at 17:01
- - 1
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  original steve martin
  
  This movie is early Steve Martin which means it is original and crazy and achingly funny. And once you've watched this one, try the Man with Two Brains. ... read more »
  
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  - Bromley, England
  - 02 Jun 2005 at 08:37

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  Carl Reiner directs Steve Martin (who co-wrote the script with Carl Gottlieb) in this gag-laden comedy about an idiotic white man, raised by a poor family of black sharecroppers, who doesn't realize he's not black. Navin R. Johnson (Steve Martin) is told the horrible truth when he finds himself ...