Jim Varney at the peak of his comedic powers, playing two instantly distinctive roles. If you only ever see one Ernest movie, make it this one.
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06/24/04
Ernest Goes to Jail (1990)
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Reviews Counted:8
Fresh:1
Rotten:7
Average Rating:3.7/10
Runtime: 81 mins
Genre: Comedies
Synopsis: Only Ernest P. Worrell could show up for jury duty and wind up serving time in the slammer. When a crooked lawyer spots him and realizes that he is a dead ringer for his crime-boss client, the... [More]
Starring: Jim Varney, Gailard Sartain, Barbara Rush, Bill Byrge
Director: John R. Cherry
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Here's one fictitious Ernest sequel that fits my sentiments exactly: "Ernest Gets on my Last Nerve". "Nuff said...
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01/07/03
He was convicted for homicidal mugging.
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