Movie Description

Educating Rita

(1983)

Overview

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.

Cast

Facts

Original TitleEducating Rita

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1983-06-16

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 01h 46m

Production CompaniesAcorn Pictures,Columbia Pictures

Genres

  • Drama
  • Comedy