Pygmalion
Synopsis
When linguistics professor Henry Higgins boasts that he can pass off Cockney flower girl Eliza Doolittle as a princess with only six months' training, Colonel George Pickering takes him up on the bet. Eliza moves into Higgins's home and begins her rigorous training after the professor comes to a financial agreement with her dustman father, Alfred. But the plucky young woman is not the only one undergoing a transformation.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cedric Messina
- Screenplay & Story
- George Bernard Shaw
- Original Title
- Pygmalion
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cedric Messina
George Bernard Shaw
Christopher Morahan
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Cedric Messina
Director
Christopher Morahan
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pygmalion
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What is Pygmalion about?
When linguistics professor Henry Higgins boasts that he can pass off Cockney flower girl Eliza Doolittle as a princess with only six months' training, Colonel George Pickering takes him up on the bet. Eliza moves into Higgins's home and begins her rigorous training after the professor comes to a financial agreement with her dustman father, Alfred. But the plucky young woman is not the only one undergoing a transformation.
Who directed Pygmalion?
Pygmalion was directed by Cedric Messina.
Who stars in Pygmalion?
The principal cast of Pygmalion includes Lynn Redgrave, James Villiers, Ronald Fraser, Emrys James, Lally Bowers.
When was Pygmalion released and how long is it?
Pygmalion was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.