The Nutty Professor
What does he become? What kind of monster?
- 1963
- 1h 47m
- Comedy
- Science Fiction
Rating: 6.5 out of 10TMDB(494 votes)
Overview
A timid, nearsighted chemistry teacher discovers a magical potion that can transform him into a suave and handsome Romeo. The Jekyll and Hyde game works well enough until the concoction starts to wear off at the most embarrassing times.
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Filming locations
Filmed in Arizona
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Music
Music by Walter Scharf
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Cinematography
Cinematography by W. Wallace Kelley
Details
- Director
- Writers
- Bill RichmondWriter
- Jerry LewisWriter
- Robert Louis StevensonOriginal Story
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- June 4, 1963
- Original language
- English
- Countries
- United States of America
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In the United States
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Cast
Jerry LewisProfessor Julius F. Kelp / Buddy Love / Baby Kelp
Stella StevensStella Purdy
Del MooreDr. Hamius R. Warfield
Henry GibsonGibson, College Student
Kathleen FreemanMillie Lemmon
Richard KielMan in Gym (uncredited)
Norman AldenFootball Player
Howard MorrisMr. Elmer Kelp
Elvia AllmanEdwina Kelp
Milton FromeDr. M. Sheppard Leevee
Doodles WeaverRube
Murray AlperGym Attendant (uncredited)
Buddy LesterBartender
Med FloryFootball Player
Seymour CasselBored Man
Stephanie HillWaitress (uncredited)
Marvin KaplanEnglish Student
Skip WardFootball Player
Billy BletcherPlumber (uncredited)
Robert DonnerCollege Student (uncredited)
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