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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
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1995
Runtime1h 22m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationR
GenresComedy, Crime
Votes35
DirectorJames Melkonian
WritersRich Wilkes
TypeFeature Film
Rating4.4 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Jerky Boys
About The Jerky Boys
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.
Directed by James Melkonian, The Jerky Boys leans on a strong ensemble — John G. Brennan, Kamal Ahmed, Alan Arkin — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 1995.
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