Pygmalion_
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.
Starring
Peter O'Toole, Shelagh McLeod, Nancy Kerr
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Pygmalion was released 43 years ago in 1983.
Overview
When linguistics professor Henry Higgins boasts that he can pass off Cockney flower girl Eliza Doolittle as a princess with only six months' training, Colone...
Pygmalion is a Comedy, TV Movie film with a runtime of 1h 49m.
CAST (12)
Peter O'Toole
Professor Henry Higgins
Shelagh McLeod
Clara
Nancy Kerr
Mrs. Eynsford Hill
RW
Ron White
Freddie
Margot Kidder
Eliza Doolittle
John Standing
Colonel Pickering
Philip Craig
Bystander
HW
Hugh Webster
Sarcastic Bystander
HB
Helen Beavis
Mrs. Pearce
DE
Donald Ewer
Alfred P. Doolittle
Frances Hyland
Mrs. Higgins
Donna Goodhand
Parlormaid
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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.
How long is Pygmalion?
Pygmalion has a runtime of 109 minutes (1h 49m).
Who stars in Pygmalion?
The cast of Pygmalion includes Peter O'Toole, Shelagh McLeod, Nancy Kerr, Ron White, Margot Kidder.
What is the rating of Pygmalion?
Pygmalion has a rating of 8.5 out of 10 based on 2 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Comedy
TV Movie
