Educating Rita

Directed by Lewis Gilbert
PG
1983    1h 46mComedy, Drama
7.281%81%6.8
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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  • Michael CaineDr. Frank Bryant
  • Julie WaltersRita Susan White
  • Michael WilliamsBrian
  • Maureen LipmanTrish
  • Jeananne CrowleyJulia
  • Malcolm DouglasDenny
  • Godfrey QuigleyRita's Father
  • Dearbhla MolloyElaine
  • Kim FortuneCollins
  • Pat DalyBursar
  • Philip Hurd-WoodTiger
  • Christopher CassonProfessor
  • Hilary ReynoldsLesley
  • Jack WalshPrice
  • Rosamund BurtonDenise
  • Marcus O'HigginsMarcus
  • Mark DrewDisco Manager
  • Gabrielle ReidyBarbara
  • Des NealonInvigilator
  • Marie ConmeeCustomer in Hairdressers

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Educating Rita Trivia

Educating Rita was released on June 16, 1983.

Educating Rita was directed by Lewis Gilbert.

Educating Rita has a runtime of 1 hr 46 min.

Educating Rita was produced by Lewis Gilbert.

The key characters in Educating Rita are Dr. Frank Bryant (Michael Caine), Rita Susan White (Julie Walters), Brian (Michael Williams).

Educating Rita is rated PG.

Educating Rita is a Comedy, Drama film.

Educating Rita has an audience rating of 8.1 out of 10.

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