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
- John Glenister
- Screenplay & Story
- George Bernard Shaw, Pat Sandys
- Original Score
- Harry Rabinowitz
- Original Title
- Pygmalion
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Yorkshire Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Glenister
George Bernard Shaw, Pat Sandys
Harry Rabinowitz
Pat Sandys
Department Leadership Roster
John Glenister
Director
Pat Sandys
Producer
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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 John Glenister.
Who stars in Pygmalion?
The principal cast of Pygmalion includes Twiggy, Robert Powell, Mona Washbourne, Ronald Fraser, Marsha Fitzalan.
When was Pygmalion released and how long is it?
Pygmalion was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Pygmalion?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Pygmalion was composed by Harry Rabinowitz.