Pygmalion
Originally released in 1983. Pygmalion is a comedy/tv movie film. directed by Alan Cooke.
Starring Peter O'Toole, Shelagh McLeod, and Nancy Kerr
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 31, 1983
42 years ago
Runtime
1h 49m
109 minutes total
User Rating
8.5/10
Excellent (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Canada
Production
Director
Top Cast
Peter O'Toole
as Professor Henry Higgins
Shelagh McLeod
as Clara
Nancy Kerr
as Mrs. Eynsford Hill
Ron White
as Freddie
Margot Kidder
as Eliza Doolittle
John Standing
as Colonel Pickering
Philip Craig
as Bystander
Hugh Webster
as Sarcastic Bystander
Helen Beavis
as Mrs. Pearce
Donald Ewer
as Alfred P. Doolittle
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Astral Media
Frequently Asked Questions
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 b...
Who directed Pygmalion?
Pygmalion was directed by Alan Cooke.
How long is Pygmalion?
Pygmalion has a runtime of 1 hours and 49 minutes (109 minutes total).
When was Pygmalion released?
Pygmalion was released on December 31, 1983 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Pygmalion?
The main cast of Pygmalion includes Peter O'Toole, Shelagh McLeod, Nancy Kerr, Ron White, Margot Kidder.