Educating Rita (1983)
Educating Rita is a 1983 drama movie directed by Lewis Gilbert, with a running time of 1h 46m. It stars Michael Caine, Julie Walters and Michael Williams.
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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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.
When was Educating Rita released?
Educating Rita was released on 16 June 1983.
How long is Educating Rita?
Educating Rita runs 1h 46m.
Who made Educating Rita?
Educating Rita was directed by Lewis Gilbert.
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