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Pygmalion (1981)

Movie 90 min

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.

John Glenister Director

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Quick facts

Released
December 27, 1981
Runtime
90 min
IMDb
tt0121664
Language
Studio
Yorkshire Television

Cast

Twiggy Twiggy Eliza Robert Powell Robert Powell Higgins Mona Washbourne Mona Washbourne Mrs. Pearce Ronald Fraser Ronald Fraser Colonel Pickering Marsha Fitzalan Marsha Fitzalan Clara Eynsford-Hill Arthur English Arthur English Arthur Doolittle Helen Shingler Helen Shingler Mrs. Higgins Pauline Jameson Pauline Jameson Mrs. Eynsford-Hill Shaun Scott Shaun Scott Freddie Eynsford-Hill

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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 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?
Pygmalion stars Twiggy, Robert Powell, Mona Washbourne, Ronald Fraser.
When was Pygmalion released?
Pygmalion is a 1981 film.
Where can I watch Pygmalion?
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