The Jerky Boys(1995)
They were just a couple of losers from Queens...until they dialed a wrong number and got the mob!
The Jerky Boys Synopsis
When two unemployed telephone pranksters decide to use their vocal "talents" to impersonate a Chicago mob boss and curry favor with organized crime in New York, the trouble begins. It isn't long before Johnny and Kamal (the "Jerky Boys" of crank call fame) are wanted by the local mafia, the police, and their neighbor.
The Jerky Boys (1995) is a comedy and crime film directed by James Melkonian, released on February 3, 1995 with a runtime of 1h 22m. It stars John G. Brennan, Kamal Ahmed, Alan Arkin and William Hickey. Viewers rate it 4.4 out of 10 across 35 ratings.
- Director:
- James Melkonian
- Writers:
- Rich Wilkes
- Producers:
- Roger Birnbaum, Joe Roth
- Cinematographer:
- Ueli Steiger
- Composer:
- Ira Newborn
- Production:
- Caravan Pictures, Touchstone Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Jerky Boys (1995) Trailer
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The Jerky Boys Cast & Crew
Main cast
John G. Brennan
as Himself / Frank 'Rubberneck' Rizzo
Kamal Ahmed
as Kamal
Alan Arkin
as Ernie Lazarro
William Hickey
as Don 'Uncle Freddy' Frederico
Vincent Pastore
as Tony Scarboni
Alan North
as Micky Crump
Suzanne Shepherd
as Mrs. B
Ozzy Osbourne
as Band Manager
Brad Sullivan
as Detective Robert Worzic
James Lorinz
as Brett Weir
Brian Tarantina
as Geno
Peter Appel
as Sonny
Key crew
Directed by James Melkonian, written by Rich Wilkes, produced by Roger Birnbaum and Joe Roth.
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The Jerky Boys Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.4/10 from 35 ratings.
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The Jerky Boys – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Jerky Boys online?
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The Jerky Boys (1995) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Jerky Boys?
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The main cast of The Jerky Boys (1995) includes John G. Brennan, Kamal Ahmed, Alan Arkin, William Hickey and Vincent Pastore. The film was directed by James Melkonian. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Jerky Boys released?
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The Jerky Boys was released on February 3, 1995 and runs for 1h 22m.
Is The Jerky Boys worth watching?
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The Jerky Boys (1995) holds an average rating of 4.4 out of 10 from 35 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Jerky Boys?
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Yes. The official The Jerky Boys trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.