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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Peter O'Toole
Professor Henry Higgins
Shelagh McLeod
Clara
Nancy Kerr
Mrs. Eynsford Hill
Ron White
Freddie
Margot Kidder
Eliza Doolittle
John Standing
Colonel Pickering
Philip Craig
Bystander
Hugh Webster
Sarcastic Bystander
Helen Beavis
Mrs. Pearce
Donald Ewer
Alfred P. Doolittle
Frances Hyland
Mrs. Higgins
Donna Goodhand
Parlormaid
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alan Cooke
- Screenplay & Story
- George Bernard Shaw
- Original Score
- Cliff Jones
- Original Title
- Pygmalion
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Studios
- Astral Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alan Cooke
George Bernard Shaw
Cliff Jones
Bernie Clayton
Department Leadership Roster
Alan Cooke
Director
Ann Hollowood
Costume Design
Cliff Jones
Original Music Composer
Bernie Clayton
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pygmalion
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 Alan Cooke.
Who stars in Pygmalion?
The principal cast of Pygmalion includes Peter O'Toole, Shelagh McLeod, Nancy Kerr, Ron White, Margot Kidder.
When was Pygmalion released and how long is it?
Pygmalion was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
Who composed the musical score for Pygmalion?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Pygmalion was composed by Cliff Jones.