Educating Rita (1983)

  • PG
  • 09/21/1983 (US)
  • Drama, Comedy
  • 1h 46m

Sometimes students end up being the best teachers.

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.

Lewis Gilbert

Director

Willy Russell

Screenplay

Cast

Michael Caine's headshot

Michael Caine

Dr. Frank Bryant
Julie Walters's headshot

Julie Walters

Rita Susan White
Michael Williams's headshot

Michael Williams

Brian
Maureen Lipman's headshot

Maureen Lipman

Trish
Jeananne Crowley's headshot

Jeananne Crowley

Julia
Malcolm Douglas's headshot

Malcolm Douglas

Denny
Godfrey Quigley's headshot

Godfrey Quigley

Rita's Father
Dearbhla Molloy's headshot

Dearbhla Molloy

Elaine

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