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The Nutty Professor is a 1996 American science fiction comedy film starring Eddie Murphy. It is a remake of the 1963 film of the same name, which starred Jerry Lewis, which itself was a parody of Robert Louis Stevenson's 1886 novella Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde.
Jun 28, 1996 · Sherman Klump, a fat and nerdy professor, invents a formula that splits him into two personalities: the slim and arrogant Buddy Love. Watch the trailer, see the cast and crew, and read user and critic reviews of this sci-fi comedy film.
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- Comedy, Romance, Sci-Fi
- Tom Shadyac
- 1996-06-28
A chemistry teacher invents a potion that turns him into a suave womanizer, but he can't control when he changes back. IMDb provides cast and crew, trivia, reviews, awards, and more for this classic Jerry Lewis movie.
- (19K)
- Comedy, Romance, Sci-Fi
- Jerry Lewis
- 1963-06-07
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The Nutty Professor is a 1963 American science fiction black comedy film directed, co-written (with Bill Richmond) by, and starring Jerry Lewis. The film also co-stars Stella Stevens, Del Moore, Kathleen Freeman, Howard Morris, and Elvia Allman. The score was composed by Walter Scharf.
Eddie Murphy stars as a scientist who invents a weight-loss drug that creates a second personality. Critics and audiences are divided on the comedy and the dual roles of Murphy.
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- Tom Shadyac
- PG-13
- Eddie Murphy
A comedy film about a fat and shy professor who invents a potion that turns him into a slim and arrogant alter ego. He uses it to win the heart of a beautiful chemistry student, but faces complications and conflicts with his family and rivals.
The Nutty Professor. The Nutty Professor franchise consists of American science fiction - slapstick comedies, including three theatrical films, one straight-to-home video release, a musical stage play, and a theatrical reboot in development.
