What does he become? What kind of monster?
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.
The Nutty Professor (1963) is a comedy and science fiction film directed by Jerry Lewis, released on June 4, 1963 with a runtime of 1h 47m. It stars Jerry Lewis, Stella Stevens, Del Moore and Henry Gibson. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 481 ratings.
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Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for The Nutty Professor.
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Jerry Lewis
as Professor Julius F. Kelp / Buddy Love / Baby Kelp
Stella Stevens
as Stella Purdy
Del Moore
as Dr. Hamius R. Warfield
Henry Gibson
as Gibson, College Student
Kathleen Freeman
as Millie Lemmon
Richard Kiel
as Man in Gym (uncredited)
Norman Alden
as Football Player
Howard Morris
as Mr. Elmer Kelp
Elvia Allman
as Edwina Kelp
Milton Frome
as Dr. M. Sheppard Leevee
Doodles Weaver
as Rube
Murray Alper
as Gym Attendant (uncredited)
Directed by Jerry Lewis, written by Jerry Lewis, Bill Richmond and Robert Louis Stevenson, produced by Ernest D. Glucksman.
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 481 ratings.
Robert Louis Stevenson's story stripped bare. Jerry Lewis stars, directs, produces and co-writes (with Bill Richmond) this comedy take on Robert Louis Stevenson's Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. The Nutty Professor is a film I adored as a child, and truth be told most of Jerry Lewis' films made a humorous mark in my spotty youth, but not many can now be viewed in adulthood and still tickle the rib cage with the same…
Reviewed on April 22, 2020
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The main cast of The Nutty Professor (1963) includes Jerry Lewis, Stella Stevens, Del Moore, Henry Gibson and Kathleen Freeman. The film was directed by Jerry Lewis. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Nutty Professor was released on June 4, 1963 and runs for 1h 47m.
The Nutty Professor (1963) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 481 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and science fiction films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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