Zerk the Jerk
Brief Synopsis
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A story about the paranoia that arises when a group of boys are convinced there is a German spy living in their midst. Carl Zerk is a young German boy living in a small rural town in 1943, and his blonde, Teutonic looks, heavy German accent, and odd-looking clothes set him apart from his classmates.
Cast & Crew
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Gene Mcpherson
Director
Bob Mcspadden
Scott Defreitas
Matt Dill
Dan Wynn
Christiane Rhodes
Film Details
Also Known As
Young People's Specials
Genre
Drama
Release Date
1987
Technical Specs
Duration
30m
Synopsis
A story about the paranoia that arises when a group of boys are convinced there is a German spy living in their midst. Carl Zerk is a young German boy living in a small rural town in 1943, and his blonde, Teutonic looks, heavy German accent, and odd-looking clothes set him apart from his classmates. Some students in his school begin to think he is a spy planted by the Germans to sabotage the war effort and he ends up mercilessly persecuted. Only one boy, Eddie Bishop, stands up for Zerk.
Director
Gene Mcpherson
Director
Film Details
Also Known As
Young People's Specials
Genre
Drama
Release Date
1987
Technical Specs
Duration
30m
