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Educating Rita

68 %|Jun 16, 1983|Drama, Comedy

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.

Featured Crew

Lewis Gilbert
Director
Willy Russell
Theatre Play
Willy Russell
Screenplay
Lewis Gilbert
Producer
David Hentschel
Music
Frank Watts
Director of Photography
Garth Craven
Editor

Cast

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Michael Caine
Dr. Frank Bryant
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Julie Walters
Rita Susan White
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Godfrey Quigley
Rita's Father
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Pat Daly
Bursar
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Mark Drew
Disco Manager
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Des Nealon
Invigilator
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Marie Conmee
Customer in Hairdressers
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Derry Power
Photographer
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Alan Stanford
Bistro Manager
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Gerry Sullivan
Security Officer
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Patricia Jeffares
Rita's Mother
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Liam Stack
Sandra's Fiance