Fluffy (1965)
A bumbling professor bites off more than he can chew when he decides an African lion makes the perfect domesticated pet.
Fluffy - Movie Information
- Release Year: 1965
- Directed by: Earl Bellamy
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Comedy
- Age Rating (US): NR
- Runtime: 1h 22m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- Release Date (Theatrical): June 27, 1965 (United States - NR)
- Production Companies: Scarus, Universal Pictures
- Production Countries: United States of America
Fluffy - Plot
A college professor gets into trouble when he tries to prove any animal can be domesticated, including an African lion.
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Fluffy - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Earl Bellamy
Main Cast
- Tony Randall
- Shirley Jones
- Edward Andrews
- Howard Morris
- Ernest Truex
- Jim Backus
- Frank Faylen
- Celia Milius
- Dick Sargent
- Adam Roarke
Writers
- Samuel Roeca
Fluffy - FAQs
What is Fluffy (1965) about?
Fluffy follows Professor Daniel Potter, played by Tony Randall, who becomes convinced he can domesticate any animal — including a full-grown African lion. His well-meaning experiment quickly spirals into comic chaos, drawing in colleagues, authorities, and a charming love interest played by Shirley Jones.
Is Fluffy actually tame in the film?
That's the whole joke! The professor insists Fluffy the lion is perfectly domesticated, but nearly everyone around him disagrees — loudly. The comedy comes from watching the gap between the professor's unshakeable confidence and the very real panic his pet lion causes wherever he goes.
Where can you watch Fluffy (1965)?
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Who stars in Fluffy alongside Tony Randall?
Shirley Jones co-stars as Janice Claridge, the professor's love interest, while the supporting cast includes Edward Andrews, Howard Morris, Jim Backus, Ernest Truex, Frank Faylen, Dick Sargent, and Adam Roarke — a strong ensemble of familiar 1960s comedy faces.
Did Tony Randall work with a real lion?
Yes — the production used a real trained lion for the film, which added genuine unpredictability to the comedy. Working alongside an actual big cat gave Tony Randall's physical reactions an authenticity that a prop or stand-in simply couldn't have matched.
Who directed and wrote Fluffy (1965)?
Earl Bellamy directed the film, a seasoned Hollywood director known for his work in television and light comedies. The screenplay was written by Samuel Roeca, who crafted the farcical premise of a lion-owning academic navigating suburban and institutional chaos.
What are some movies similar to Fluffy?
If you enjoy Fluffy's blend of animals and comedy, try Secondhand Lions (2003), George of the Jungle (1997), or Roar (1981) for more wild-animal antics. For classic 1960s comedy vibes, Good Neighbor Sam (1964) and What a Way to Go! (1964) hit a similar tone.
Is Fluffy a good family film?
Fluffy is a gentle, good-natured comedy from Universal Pictures that plays well for families. It carries no MPAA rating — common for films of its era — but its humor is entirely wholesome, built around slapstick situations and Tony Randall's wonderfully flustered comic timing.
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