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Educating Rita (1983)

PG · 1983-06-16 · 1h 50m · EN
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Sometimes students end up being the best teachers.

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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Lewis GilbertDirector

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Michael CaineMichael CaineDr. Frank BryantJulie WaltersJulie WaltersRita Susan WhiteMichael WilliamsMichael WilliamsBrianMaureen LipmanMaureen LipmanTrishJeananne CrowleyJeananne CrowleyJuliaMalcolm DouglasMalcolm DouglasDennyGodfrey QuigleyGodfrey QuigleyRita's FatherDearbhla MolloyDearbhla MolloyElaineKim FortuneKim FortuneCollinsPhilip Hurd-WoodPhilip Hurd-WoodTigerPat DalyPat DalyBursarChristopher CassonChristopher CassonProfessor

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AlcoholicBased on play or musicalUniversityHairdresserLiterature professor

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Genre affinityComedy · DramaTheme affinityAlcoholic · Based On Play Or Musical · UniversityDialogue densityComedy · DramaDirector preference106436Actor preference1384 · 179388 · 12010Country preferenceGb

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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.

How long is Educating Rita?

Educating Rita has a runtime of 110 minutes.

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