Educating Rita(1983)
“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.
Director
Lewis Gilbert
Studio
Acorn Pictures
Cast
Michael Caine
as Dr. Frank Bryant
Julie Walters
as Rita Susan White
Michael Williams
as Brian
Maureen Lipman
as Trish
Jeananne Crowley
as Julia
Malcolm Douglas
as Denny
Godfrey Quigley
as Rita's Father
Dearbhla Molloy
as Elaine
Kim Fortune
as Collins
Pat Daly
as Bursar
Philip Hurd-Wood
as Tiger
Christopher Casson
as Professor
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1983
Runtime
1h 46m
Language
English
Rating
6.9 / 10
Production Companies
Acorn Pictures • The Rank Organisation
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Where can I watch Educating Rita?▼
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What is Educating Rita about?▼
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.
Who directed Educating Rita?▼
Educating Rita was directed by Lewis Gilbert and released in 1983. It is a drama, comedy film.
How long is Educating Rita?▼
Educating Rita has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).
Who stars in Educating Rita?▼
The cast of Educating Rita includes Michael Caine as Dr. Frank Bryant, Julie Walters as Rita Susan White, Michael Williams as Brian, Maureen Lipman as Trish, Jeananne Crowley as Julia and more.
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