The Nutty Professor
“What does he become? What kind of monster?”
Synopsis
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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Sam Hamm on THE NUTTY PROFESSOR
Type: Featurette • Published 2012-12-03
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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
Elvia Allman
Edwina Kelp
Milton Frome
Dr. M. Sheppard Leevee
Doodles Weaver
Rube
Murray Alper
Gym Attendant (uncredited)
Buddy Lester
Bartender
Med Flory
Football Player
Seymour Cassel
Bored Man
Stephanie Hill
Waitress (uncredited)
Marvin Kaplan
English Student
Skip Ward
Football Player
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 4, 1963
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 31, 2023
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jerry Lewis
- Screenplay & Story
- Jerry Lewis, Bill Richmond, Robert Louis Stevenson
- Original Score
- Walter Scharf
- Original Title
- The Nutty Professor
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian, French
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Jerry Lewis Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jerry Lewis
Jerry Lewis, Bill Richmond, Robert Louis Stevenson
Walter Scharf
W. Wallace Kelley
John Woodcock
Ernest D. Glucksman
Department Leadership Roster
John Woodcock
Editor
Jerry Lewis
Director
Walter Scharf
Original Music Composer
Ernest D. Glucksman
Producer
Jerry Lewis
Writer
Bill Richmond
Writer
W. Wallace Kelley
Director of Photography
Edith Head
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Nutty Professor
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What is The Nutty Professor about?
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.
Who directed The Nutty Professor?
The Nutty Professor was directed by Jerry Lewis.
Who stars in The Nutty Professor?
The principal cast of The Nutty Professor includes Jerry Lewis, Stella Stevens, Del Moore, Henry Gibson, Kathleen Freeman.
When was The Nutty Professor released and how long is it?
The Nutty Professor was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for The Nutty Professor?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Nutty Professor was composed by Walter Scharf.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Nutty Professor?
The Nutty Professor holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).