Educating Rita (1983)

6.9/10 • 106 min • Drama Comedy

Overview

Rita, a witty 26-year-old hairdresser, wants to 'discover' herself, so she joins the Open University where she meets the disillusioned professor of literature, Dr. Frank Bryant. His marriage has failed, his new girlfriend is having an affair with his best friend and he can't get through the day without downing a bottle or two of whisky. What Frank needs is a challenge... and along comes Rita.

Cast

Michael Caine

Dr. Frank Bryant

Julie Walters

Rita Susan White

Michael Williams

Maureen Lipman

Jeananne Crowley

Malcolm Douglas

Godfrey Quigley

Dearbhla Molloy

Elaine

Christopher Casson

Hilary Reynolds

Jack Walsh

Price

Gabrielle Reidy

Des Nealon

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