
The Nutty Professor
1963 · Movie · NR · 107 min · ★ 6.5
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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Details
- Years
- 1963
- Release date
- 1963-06-04
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
- Runtime
- 107 min
- TMDB rating
- 6.5/10 (468 votes)
Themes
- professor
- chemistry
- nerd
- alter ego
- teacher
- love
- potion
- jekyll and hyde
- playing piano
- libertine
- jazz band
- nightclub entertainer
- +1 more
Cast & crew

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
Directed by Jerry Lewis