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Educating Rita
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Educating Rita

1983-06-16 · 106 min · ★ 6.9

Drama · Comedy

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.

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Directors
Lewis Gilbert
Production companies
Acorn Pictures, The Rank Organisation
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Michael CaineMichael CaineDr. Frank Bryant
Julie WaltersJulie WaltersRita Susan White
Michael WilliamsMichael WilliamsBrian
Maureen LipmanMaureen LipmanTrish
Jeananne CrowleyJeananne CrowleyJulia
Malcolm DouglasMalcolm DouglasDenny
Godfrey QuigleyGodfrey QuigleyRita's Father
Dearbhla MolloyDearbhla MolloyElaine
Kim FortuneCollins
Pat DalyBursar
Philip Hurd-WoodTiger
Christopher CassonChristopher CassonProfessor
Hilary ReynoldsHilary ReynoldsLesley
Jack WalshJack WalshPrice
Rosamund BurtonDenise
Marcus O'HigginsMarcus
Mark DrewDisco Manager
Gabrielle ReidyGabrielle ReidyBarbara
Des NealonDes NealonInvigilator
Marie ConmeeCustomer in Hairdressers

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