Educating Rita 1983

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.

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Cast

• Michael Caine Dr. Frank Bryant
• Julie Walters Rita Susan White
• Michael Williams Brian
• Maureen Lipman Trish
• Jeananne Crowley Julia
• Malcolm Douglas Denny
• Godfrey Quigley Rita's Father
• Dearbhla Molloy Elaine
• Kim Fortune Collins
• Pat Daly Bursar

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