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The Nutty Professor (1963)
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Reviews Counted:21
Fresh:18
Rotten:3
Average Rating:6.5/10
Synopsis: Nerd. Milquetoast. Klutz. These are just three of the many undesirable words that can be used to describe Professor Julius Kelp. But all that changes when the chemistry expert invents a potion that... Nerd. Milquetoast. Klutz. These are just three of the many undesirable words that can be used to describe Professor Julius Kelp. But all that changes when the chemistry expert invents a potion that transforms him into a suave, sexy chick magnet, whom Julius aptly names Buddy Love. Unfortunately, there's one side effect: Buddy can't control when he'll change back into Julius, an event that always happens at inopportune times. How will Julius/Buddy resolve his Jekyll-and-Hyde dilemma? This film cemented Jerry Lewis's reputation as a comic genius; he co-wrote and co-produced the film while also turning in a fabulous performance. This film served as the basis for Eddie Murphy's later Nutty Professor films. [More]
Starring: Jerry Lewis, Stella Stevens, Henry Gibson, Del Moore
Starring: Jerry Lewis, Stella Stevens, Henry Gibson, Del Moore, Kathleen Freeman, Skip Ward, Norman Alden, Howard Morris
Director: Jerry Lewis
Director: Jerry Lewis
Producer: Jerry Lewis, Ernest D. Glucksman
Screenwriter: Jerry Lewis, Bill Richmond
Composer: Walter Scharf
Reviews for The Nutty Professor
Silly, manic, juvenile, square, unfunny in an offensive way and serving as an egomaniacal testament to Mr. Lewis.
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