Overview
Cast & Crew
Production House
The 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.
Run Time
1h 46m
Original Title
Educating Rita
Genre
Drama, Comedy
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
Official Release Date
June 16, 1983
Available ViaStreaming on ITVX Premium
Creators & Producers
Lewis GilbertTop Billed Cast
Michael Caine
Julie Walters
Michael Williams
Maureen Lipman
Jeananne Crowley
Malcolm Douglas
Godfrey Quigley
Dearbhla Molloy
Christopher Casson
Willy Russell
Acorn Pictures
The Rank Organisation