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The 500 Pound Jerk

19731h 13mWilliam Kronick
IMDb 6.8

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An advertising man's dream of turning a huge hillbilly into an Olympic weightlifting champion is set back when the hillbilly falls for a Russian gymnast.

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What is The 500 Pound Jerk (1973) about?

An advertising man's dream of turning a huge hillbilly into an Olympic weightlifting champion is set back when the hillbilly falls for a Russian gymnast.

Who stars in The 500 Pound Jerk?

The 500 Pound Jerk stars James Franciscus (Gil Davenport), Alex Karras (Hughie Rae Feather), Hope Lange (Karen Walsh), Howard Cosell (Howard Cosell), Victor Spinetti (Martin Bloore). The film was directed by William Kronick.

How long is The 500 Pound Jerk?

The 500 Pound Jerk has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1973.

Is The 500 Pound Jerk worth watching?

The 500 Pound Jerk holds an IMDb rating of 6.8/10. Fans of Comedy, Drama, TV Movie are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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