Educating Rita (1983)
Educating Rita (1983)
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Plot.
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.
Where to Watch.



Currently Educating Rita is available for streaming online, rent, buy or watch for free on: Apple TV, Amazon Video, ITVX
Streaming in:π¬π§ United Kingdom
Cast & Crew.

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

Philip Hurd-Wood
Tiger

Patrick Daly
Bursar

Christopher Casson
Professor

Hilary Reynolds
Lesley

Jack Walsh
Price

Rosamund Burton
Denise

Marcus O'Higgins
Marcus

Mark Drew
Disco Manager

Gabrielle Reidy
Barbara

Weston Drury Jr.
CastingDirector

Des Nealon
Invigilator

Marie Conmee
Customer in Hairdressers

Nuala Moiselle
CastingDirector

Oliver Maguire
Tutor

Derry Power
Photographer

Alan Stanford
Bistro Manager

Gerry Sullivan
Security Officer

Patricia Jeffares
Rita's Mother

Maeve Germaine
Sandra

Liam Stack
Sandra's Fiance

Willy Russell
Theatre Play / Screenplay

Lewis Gilbert
Director / Producer
Media.






Details.
Release DateJune 16, 1983
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 46m
Content RatingPG
Genres
Last updated:
This Movie Is About.
hairdresser
literature professor
based on play or musical
university
alcoholic
Wiki.
Educating Rita is a 1983 British comedy-drama film directed by Lewis Gilbert with a screenplay by Willy Russell based on his 1980 stage play. The film stars Michael Caine, Julie Walters, Michael Williams and Maureen Lipman. It won multiple major awards for best actor and best actress and was nominated for three Academy Awards. Caine and Walters both won BAFTA and Golden Globe awards for best actor and actress. The British Film Institute ranked Educating Rita the 84th greatest British film of the 20th century.
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