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The Jerks (1987): Cast

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The Jerks is a 1987 comedy starring Giorgos Konstantinou as Leonidas, Kostas Karagiorgis and Markos Lezes. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes.

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The Jerks (1987) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 25m (85 min)
Genre
Comedy
Original language
Greek
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Jerks About?

The premise of The Jerks without spoilers.

Leonidas is duped by underworld figure Babis, known as “the teacher,” who promises a big payout. He rallies his close friends into a makeshift crew to hit a bank, but the heist collapses when Babis reveals he used Leonidas as a diversion to rob a jeweler’s shop. Furious, Leonidas swears revenge, and the ensuing showdown leaves the whole gang in hospital.

The Jerks Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • greece
  • greek
  • job
  • threat
  • motley crew
  • crew
  • criminal
  • thief
  • petty thief
  • karate
  • martial arts
  • training
+38 more
  • fat woman
  • lingerie
  • black lingerie
  • brassiere
  • garter
  • peeping
  • jewel
  • peeping tom
  • scheme
  • plot
  • plan
  • decoy
  • diversion
  • theft
  • double cross
  • betrayal
  • revenge
  • retribution
  • card shark
  • funeral parlor
  • undertaker
  • funeral
  • jewellery heist
  • professional
  • prison
  • jail
  • invitation
  • mentor
  • athens greece
  • jewelry
  • jewelry store
  • gang
  • discotheque
  • police
  • heist
  • female nudity
  • intentionally misspelled title
  • bank robbery
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Cast & crew

The Jerks Cast & Characters

Giorgos Konstantinou leads the cast as Leonidas, with Kostas Karagiorgis as Babis and Markos Lezes as Toufas.

Details

The Jerks Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “The... Kopanoi” and “The... Κόπανοι”.

Also known as
  • The... Kopanoi
  • The... Κόπανοι
  • The Κοπανοι
  • The Copanoi
  • The Kopanoi

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FAQ

The Jerks FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Jerks, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Jerks?

The Jerks runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

When was The Jerks released?

The Jerks was released on October 21, 1987.

Who is in the cast of The Jerks?

The Jerks stars Giorgos Konstantinou as Leonidas, Kostas Karagiorgis as Babis and Markos Lezes as Toufas, among 12 credited actors.

Does The Jerks have a post-credit scene?

No. The Jerks has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Jerks in?

The original language of The Jerks is Greek.

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