The Nutty Professor (1996)

Grossly overweight yet good-hearted professor Sherman Klump takes a special chemical that turns him into the slim but obnoxious Buddy Love.

Director:

Tom Shadyac

Writers:

Jerry Lewis, Bill Richmond

Stars:

Eddie Murphy, Jada Pinkett Smith, James Coburn

Won 1 Oscar. Another 9 wins & 12 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Eddie Murphy	...	Sherman Klump / Buddy Love / Lance Perkins / Papa Klump / Mama Klump / Grandma Klump / Ernie Klump
Jada Pinkett Smith	...	Carla Purty (as Jada Pinkett)
James Coburn	...	Harlan Hartley
Larry Miller	...	Dean Richmond
Dave Chappelle	...	Reggie Warrington
John Ales	...	Jason
Patricia Wilson	...	Dean's Secretary
Jamal Mixon	...	Ernie Klump Jr.
Nichole McAuley	...	Fit Woman
Hamilton von Watts	...	Health Instructor (as Hamilton Von Watts)
Chao Li Chi	...	Asian Man (as Chao-Li Chi)
Tony Carlin	...	Host
Quinn Duffy	...	Bartender
Montell Jordan	...	Himself
Doug Williams	...	Band Leader

Storyline

Brilliant and obese scientist Sherman Klump invents a miraculous weight-loss solution. After a date with chemistry student Carla Purty goes badly, a depressed Klump tries the solution on himself. Though he instantly loses 250 pounds, the side effects include a second personality: an obnoxiously self-assertive braggart who calls himself Buddy Love. Buddy proves to be more popular than Sherman, but his arrogance and bad behavior quickly spiral out of control.

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Plot Keywords:

overweight | scientist | teacher | fat insult | split personality | 

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Taglines:

Inside Sherman Klump, a party animal is about to break out.

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Genres:

Comedy | Romance | Sci-Fi

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for crude humor and sexual references

Details

Official Sites:

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

28 June 1996 (USA)

Also Known As:

El profesor chiflado

Filming Locations:

Beverly Hills, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$54,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$25,400,000, 30 June 1996, Wide Release

Gross USA:

$128,814,019

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$273,961,019

Company Credits

Production Co:

Imagine Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

95 min

Sound Mix:

DTS Dolby SR DTS-Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Eddie Murphy originally wanted John Landis to direct.

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Goofs

Professor Klump's hand and body placement when putting food in the microwave after getting a date with Carla.

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Quotes

Professor Carla Purty: I just had to come over and introduce myself because I've been following your work for many years and I'm a big fan!
Sherman Klump: Well, thank you very much! I'm fatter, er, *flattered* that you've been following my work the way you have.

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Crazy Credits

During the credits, outtakes are shown.

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Alternate Versions

When Sherman Klump opens the drawer in his desk and reveals the secret compartment containing all the candy, there is a row of 'Snickers' bars on the top. In some T.V. versions, at least in the UK, the word 'Snickers' is digitally altered to 'Chocky'.

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Connections

Featured in WatchMojo: Top 10 Actors Who Played Multiple Roles in Movies (2015)

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Soundtracks

This Is How We Do It
Written by Montell Jordan, Oji Pierce, and Slick Rick (as Ricky Walters)
Performed by Montell Jordan
Courtesy of Rush Associated Labels Recordings
by arrangement with PolyGram Film & TV Licensing
Contains a sample of "Children's Story"
Performed by Slick Rick
Courtesy of Def Jam Records, Inc.
by arrangement with PolyGram Film & Television Licensing

User Reviews

Whacky and Wild!

This movie is a treat to all the Eddie Murphy fan including myself. His decent and conservative sagely performance as Prof.Sherman Klump and obnoxious and whacky funny man acting as the counterpart Buddy Love is simply amazing. Not only that the most amazing part is the way he has played many other parts in the movie. The jokes are simply hilarious and rib tickling. I would rate this movie as a 7/10.