The Nutty Professor (1996)

Written by Jerry Lewis, Bill Richmond

Directed by Tom Shadyac

Running Time: 105 minutes (approx)

Production Year: 1996

Rating: 12 Certificate

Filmed in Colour

Eddie Murphy stars as Professor Sherman, 450lb of scientist who falls for his new colleague Professor Carla Purty. But, out on a date, he's humiliated by a nightclub comedian about his weight. Upset and depressed, he takes a potion he's only tested on hamsters and - hey presto - he becomes svelte, cool-talking babe-magnet Buddy Love. Unfortunately, the serum can wear off at the most embarrassing moments, as Tom Shadyac's film fully exploits for sight gags, but there is also an underlying message about judging by appearances in this comedy romance.

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Cast

	Eddie Murphy		Professor Sherman Klump/Buddy Love/Lance Perkins/Cletus Klump/Anna Pearl Jensen Klump/Ida Mae Jensen/Ernie Klump Sr.
	Jada Pinkett Smith		Professor Carla Purty
	James Coburn		Harlan Hartley
	Larry Miller		Dean Richmond
	David Chappelle		Reggie Warrington
	John Ales		Jason
	Patricia Wilson		Grace
	Jamal Mixon		Ernie Klump Jr.
	Nichole McAuley		Fit Woman
	Hamilton Von Watts		Health Instructor
	Chao Li Chi		Asian Man
	Tony Carlin		Host
	Quinn Duffy		Bartender
	Montell Jordan		Himself
	Doug Williams		Band Leader