Educating Rita
📖 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.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “Sometimes students end up being the best teachers.”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Drama, Comedy
- Director
- Lewis Gilbert
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
Michael CaineDr. Frank Bryant
Julie WaltersRita Susan White
Michael WilliamsBrian
Maureen LipmanTrish
Jeananne CrowleyJulia
Malcolm DouglasDenny
Godfrey QuigleyRita's Father
Dearbhla MolloyElaineK
Kim FortuneCollinsP
Pat DalyBursar🎬 Similar Movies
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- When was Educating Rita released?
- Educating Rita was released on June 16, 1983.
- How long is Educating Rita?
- Educating Rita has a runtime of 1h 46m.
- Where can I track Educating Rita?
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