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The Nutty Professor

What does he become? What kind of monster?
Jun 4, 1963 · 1h 47m
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Comedy
Science Fiction

PLOT

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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CAST

Jerry Lewis
Professor Julius F. Kelp / Buddy Love / Baby Kelp
Stella Stevens
Stella Purdy
Del Moore
Dr. Hamius R. Warfield
Henry Gibson
Gibson, College Student
Kathleen Freeman
Millie Lemmon
Richard Kiel
Man in Gym (uncredited)
Norman Alden
Football Player
Howard Morris
Mr. Elmer Kelp
Directed by Jerry Lewis

DETAILS

Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Production
Paramount Pictures, Jerry Lewis Productions
Country
US

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