Ernest Goes to Jail

Directed by John Cherry
PG
1990    81mComedy, Family,
5.411%49%
Bumbling Ernest P. Worrell is assigned to jury duty, where a crooked lawyer notices a resemblance with crime boss Mr. Nash, and arranges a switch. Nash assumes Ernest's job as a bank employee, while Ernest undergoes Nash's sentence to the electric chair. But instead of killing him, the electrocution gives Ernest superhuman powers, enabling him to escape from jail and foil Nash's attempt to rob the bank.

Cast of Ernest Goes to Jail

  • Jim VarneyErnest P. Worrell
  • Gailard SartainChuck
  • Bill ByrgeBobby
  • Barbara TysonCharlotte Sparrow
  • Barry ScottRubin Bartlett
  • Randall "Tex" CobbLyle
  • Dan LeegantOscar Pendlesmythe
  • Charles NapierWarden
  • Jackie WelchJudge
  • Charlie LambAnother Con
  • Jim ConradEddie
  • Jeffrey Buckner FordDefense Attorney
  • Bruce ArntsonJuror
  • Mike MontgomeryWarden's Assistant
  • Mike HutchinsonGate Guard
  • Badd CattJail Guard (uncredited)
  • Melanie WheelerProsecutor
  • Daniel ButlerWaiter
  • Mac BennettCon
  • Rick SchulmanMean Guard
  • Andy StahlJerry
  • Myke R. MuellerVinnie
  • John DavisOther Guard
  • BarkleyRimshot
  • Steve JarrellPrisoner
  • Gregory Lee KnowlesPrison Guard
  • Chambers StevensJury Man
  • John CherryDirector
  • Charlie CohenWriter
  • Stacy WilliamsProducer

Ernest Goes to Jail Ratings & Reviews

  • shokaveliMay 25, 2025
    Too good.. some of the best physical comedy ever made

 

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