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Steve Martin in The Jerk (1979)
The Classic Line: "I'm gonna bounce back and when I do I'm gonna buy you a diamond so big it's gonna make you puke."
Why It's a Breakout Movie: Steve Martin may never have been an "official" SNL cast member, but his numerous appearances earn him the honorary degree. And in The Jerk, his squeaky and earnest delivery of the most absurd lines pays off huge. Who else could deliver such lines as: "Good Lord - I've heard about this - cat juggling!" The Jerk is outrageous to the point of absurdity.
Other Notable Movies: Planes, Trains & Automobiles (1987), Roxanne (1987), Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (1988), Parenthood (1989), Father of the Bride (1991), L.A. Story (1991), The Pink Panther (2006)
The Jerk, 1979, © Universal Pictures. Photo courtesy of the Everett Collection.
