Educating Rita
(1983)
Overview
Rita, a hairdresser with a sharp wit, is married to Denny, and at 26 doesn't want a baby. She wants to discover herself -son she joins the Open University. Dr. Frank Bryant Is a disillusioned university professor of literature. His marriage has failed, his 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. He refers to himself as an appalling teacher of appalling students. What Frank needs is a challenge ... along comes Rita. In this hilarious and often moving drama, the story tells how two people find a now lease of life through each other.
Tagline
Sometimes students end up being the best teachers.
Crew
Director: | Lewis Gilbert |
Writer: | Willy Russell |
Cast
Michael Caine
Julie Walters
Michael Williams
Maureen Lipman |
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