Navin Johnson, an adopted son from a poor black family, embarks on a journey from rural Alabama to California after deciding to attend his pen-pal Marie's wedding. However, he's captured by Diesel, a cunning gang leader, who recognizes Navin's exceptional card-playing skills.
The Jerk, Too
Navin Johnson embarks on a journey to Los Angeles for a pen pal's wedding, but his path is diverted to Las Vegas by a hobo leader who discovers his exceptional card-playing abilities.