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The 500 Pound Jerk (1973)

1973-01-02 · 1h 13m · EN
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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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James S. HenersonWriterWilliam KronickDirector

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James FranciscusJames FranciscusGil DavenportAlex KarrasAlex KarrasHughie Rae FeatherHope LangeHope LangeKaren WalshVictor SpinettiVictor SpinettiMartin BlooreRick ParséRick ParséMickeyClaudia ButenuthClaudia ButenuthNatalyaHeinz ViertalerHeinz ViertalerLermontovRalf WolterRalf WolterGlabov

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Genre affinityComedy · Drama · Tv MovieDialogue densityComedy · DramaPacingShortDirector preference1045079Actor preference181091 · 489287 · 185530Country preferenceUs

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What is The 500 Pound Jerk 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.

How long is The 500 Pound Jerk?

The 500 Pound Jerk has a runtime of 73 minutes.