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Year: 1983
Runtime: 89 min
Language: English
Director: Michael Pressman
In this hilarious comedy, a smooth-talking pimp finds himself in a precarious predicament and musters up the courage to entrust his bevy of beauties to an unsuspecting literature professor. As Dan Aykroyd's straight-laced academic navigates the wild world of prostitution, chaos ensues in this sidesplitting adventure.
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In a vibrant world where the introspective intellects intersect with street-smart seductresses, Professor Clifford Skridlow, an unassuming academic, is thrust into a whirlwind of chaos. As a tenured professor of comparative literature at Monroe College, located in the bustling city of Chicago, he had been quite satisfied leading a tranquil life. This peace was shattered when the charming yet troubled pimp, Smooth Walker, hatched an intricate plan to escape his financial obligations to the formidable “Mom,” a tough and imposing mob boss ruling the Chicago underworld.
Smooth’s scheme hinged on Clifford’s unintentional role as the flamboyant “Doctor Detroit,” a chiropractor noted for his merciless reputation. During what was supposed to be a mundane dinner date at a local restaurant, Smooth ambushed him with a proposition and surrounded him with attention from four captivating companions: Monica, Jasmine, Karen, and Thelma. These alluring women would alter the trajectory of Clifford’s life drastically.
As the evening progressed, Clifford found himself entangled in the lives of Smooth and his entourage. The next day brought an unexpected twist as Clifford received a life-altering call during a faculty meeting. He learned of Smooth’s abrupt exit, casting him into the role of caretaker for the quartet, who were now desperately depending on him to navigate out of their dire predicament.
At the same time, Monroe College stood on the verge of securing a critical corporate endowment from Rousehorn Consolidated Industries, a deal crucial for the school’s survival. The upcoming presentation of the check by CEO Harmon Rousehorn brought its own challenges, only adding to Clifford’s hectic schedule filled with teaching, grading papers, and managing faculty events.
As the boundaries between Professor Skridlow and Doctor Detroit began to fade, Clifford faced an unprecedented series of hurdles. Thelma was caught in the crosshairs of solicitation charges, and the formidable Mom needed to be appeased. Without Smooth’s leadership, a void emerged in their operations, leading to a pivotal showdown at the renowned Players Ball, where Doctor Detroit was destined to be honored as the new King of the Pimps.
The tension escalated when Mom arrived at the ball armed with her iconic sword-length kebab skewers, ready for a showdown. In a tumultuous clash, Clifford’s dual identities were laid bare, but ultimately, he triumphed over Mom. With the chaos subsiding, the college’s annual Alumni Dinner seamlessly blended with the Players Ball, culminating in a celebration that would redefine the lives of everyone involved. The night closed with a heartwarming twist: Clifford’s unexpected proposal to Karen, marking the start of a journey filled with new beginnings and renewed hopes.
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