Directed by:
Michael PressmanCinematography:
King BaggotComposer:
Lalo SchifrinCast:
Dan Aykroyd, Howard Hesseman, Donna Dixon, Lydia Lei, T.K. Carter, Lynn Whitfield, Fran Drescher, Nan Martin, Glenne Headly, Robert Cornthwaite, Lance Kinsey (more)Plots(1)
Dan Aykroyd stars in this comedy about a nerdy professor masquerading as a mobster. Professor Clifford Skridlow teaches a course called "Chivalry in Literature" at a Midwestern college. When he is asked to come to the rescue of four call girls who are being threatened by Chicago's most ruthless mob boss, Skridlow decides to practice what he teaches. Disguised as high-rolling gangster "Dr. Detroit," the shy academic is introduced to a world of wicked pleasures. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Cast
![Dan Aykroyd](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/267/267402_aa8b69.jpg)
Dan Aykroyd
Canada
Best movies:
Michael Jackson: HIStory on Film - Volume II (1997) (video compilation)
Live 8 (2005) (concert)
The Rutles in All You Need Is Cash (1978) (TV movie)
![Howard Hesseman](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/407/407734_0440c2.jpg)
Howard Hesseman
USA
Best movies:
Silent Movie (1976)
The Sunshine Boys (1975)
This Is Spinal Tap (1984)
![Donna Dixon](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/159/445/159445194_be3301.jpg)
Donna Dixon
USA
Best movies:
Spies Like Us (1985)
Nixon (1995)
Twilight Zone: The Movie (1983)
![Lydia Lei](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/165/256/165256232_07f6a3.jpg)
Lydia Lei
USA
Best movies:
Vice Squad (1982)
Hammett (1982)
Cannonball Run II (1984)
![T.K. Carter](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/143/058/143058629_10d23e.jpg)
T.K. Carter
USA
Best movies:
The Corner (2000) (series)
The Thing (1982)
Runaway Train (1985)
![Lynn Whitfield](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/272/272636_706ca8.jpg)
Lynn Whitfield
USA
Best movies:
Silverado (1985)
The Color of Courage (1999) (TV movie)
Stepmom (1998)
![Fran Drescher](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/166/176/166176113_aa84d9.jpg)
Fran Drescher
USA
Best movies:
American Hot Wax (1978)
'Weird Al' Yankovic: The Videos (1996) (video compilation)
Ragtime (1981)
![Nan Martin](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/410/410425_3dee5d.jpg)
Nan Martin
USA
Best movies:
Cast Away (2000)
The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit (1956)
Columbo (1971) (series)
![Glenne Headly](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/410/410452_c3efc6.jpg)
Glenne Headly
USA
Best movies:
The Night Of (2016) (series)
Lonesome Dove (1989) (series)
Four Friends (1981)
![Robert Cornthwaite](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/120/455/120455612_6883c1.jpg)
Robert Cornthwaite
USA
Best movies:
What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962)
The Spirit of St. Louis (1957)
Kiss Me Deadly (1955)
![Lance Kinsey](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/410/410426_6122e6.jpg)
Lance Kinsey
Canada
Best movies:
X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014)
Hero (1992)
Loaded Weapon 1 (1993)
![Andrew Duggan](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/157/763/157763640_fed211.jpg)
Andrew Duggan
USA
Best movies:
Skin Game (1971)
Seven Days in May (1964)
The Winds of War (1983) (series)
Robert Swan
USA
Best movies:
The Untouchables (1987)
Rudy (1993)
Backdraft (1991)
![James Brown](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/276/276070_f49d4b.jpg)
James Brown
USA
Best movies:
Rocky IV (1985)
The Blues Brothers (1980)
Blues Brothers 2000 (1998)
![Steven Williams](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/161/879/161879452_755f00.jpg)
Steven Williams
USA
Best movies:
The X-Files – File 5: 82517 (1995) (video compilation)
The X-Files – File 4: Colony (1995) (video compilation)
The X-Files – File 6: Master Plan (1996) (video compilation)
![Parley Baer](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/120/455/120455669_1fd43e.jpg)
Parley Baer
USA
Best movies:
The Name of the Game (1968) (series)
Pickup on South Street (1953)
How the West Was Won (1976) (series)
![Mike Hagerty](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/359/359157_738e1e.jpg)
Mike Hagerty
USA
Best movies:
Overboard (1987)
Ally McBeal (1997) (series)
I Woke Up Early the Day I Died (1998)
Toni Naples
USA
Best movies:
Transylvania Twist (1989)
Sorority House Massacre II (1990)
Final Judgement (1992)
![John Kapelos](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/021/354/21354158_1d0fd5.jpg)
John Kapelos
Canada
Best movies:
Tootsie (1982)
The Breakfast Club (1985)
Thief (1981)
Blackie Dammett
USA
Best movies:
Lethal Weapon (1987)
Mr. Horn (1979) (TV movie)
52 Pick-Up (1986)