Educating Rita(1983)
Sometimes students end up being the best teachers.
Synopsis
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.
Directed by Lewis Gilbert
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Cast
Michael Caine
Dr. Frank Bryant
Julie Walters
Rita Susan White
Michael Williams
Brian
Maureen Lipman
Trish
Jeananne Crowley
Julia
Malcolm Douglas
Denny
Godfrey Quigley
Rita's Father
Dearbhla Molloy
Elaine
Kim Fortune
Collins
Pat Daly
Bursar
Philip Hurd-Wood
Tiger
Christopher Casson
Professor
Hilary Reynolds
Lesley
Jack Walsh
Price
Rosamund Burton
Denise
Marcus O'Higgins
Marcus
Mark Drew
Disco Manager
Gabrielle Reidy
Barbara
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Educating Rita was released in 1983.
How long is Educating Rita?+
Educating Rita runs for 106 minutes (1 hour and 46 minutes).
Who directed Educating Rita?+
Educating Rita was directed by Lewis Gilbert.
Who stars in Educating Rita?+
Educating Rita stars Michael Caine, Julie Walters, Michael Williams, Maureen Lipman and Jeananne Crowley.
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Educating Rita holds a 6.9/10 rating from 215 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of drama and comedy.
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