10.0The 500 Pound Jerk · 1973
The 500 Pound Jerk (1973) is a Comedy / Drama / TV Movie film directed by William Kronick, starring James Franciscus, Alex Karras, Hope Lange.
ComedyDramaTV Movie
10.0Overview
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.
Cast
James Franciscus, Alex Karras, Hope Lange, Howard Cosell, Victor Spinetti, Claudia Butenuth, Rick Parsé, Heinz Viertaler
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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.
When was "The 500 Pound Jerk" released?
The 500 Pound Jerk was released in 1973.
Who stars in "The 500 Pound Jerk"?
The cast includes James Franciscus, Alex Karras, Hope Lange, Howard Cosell.
