Film
The Nutty Professor (1996)
Inside Sherman Klump, a party animal is about to break out.
Comedy, Romance, Science Fiction· Directed by Tom Shadyac· 95 min
Overview
When beautiful Carla Purty joins the university faculty, genetic professor Dr. Sherman Klump grows desperate to whittle his 400-pound frame down to size and win her heart. So, with one swig of his experimental fat-reducing serum, Sherman becomes 'Buddy Love', a fast-talking, pumped-up, plumped down Don Juan.
Connections
The Nutty Professor
- The Nutty Professor (1996) — this film
- Nutty Professor II: The Klumps (2000)
The Klumps are back!
Top billing
- Eddie Murphy as Sherman Klump / Buddy Love / Lance Perkins / Papa Klump / Mama Klump / Grandma Klump / Ernie Klump
- Jada Pinkett Smith as Carla Purty
- James Coburn as Harlan Hartley
- Larry Miller as Dean Richmond
- Dave Chappelle as Reggie Warrington