Educating Rita Movie
Working-class hairdresser Susan White (Julie Walters) who calls herself Rita - that is her favourite writer's name - is intent on changing her life for the better. She is determined to have a proper education and enters Open University. Needing a tutor, she selects Dr. Frank Bryant (Michael Caine), Professor of English literature. Depressed after his divorce and his failed attempt to become a poet, he seeks comfort in a bottle of whisky. Furthermore, Frank is bored with teaching students who are able to speak about literature only in clich
Featured Casts
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- Julie Walters
Tagline
- Frank Bryant is a professor of literature. And Rita is his newest student. A hairdresser who thinks Macbeth runs the local pub. And Hamlet is a plate of eggs with cheese. He's a failed writer who has given up on his life. She's determined to change hers by getting an education. And the more she loves to learn. The more he learns how to love.
A comedy about a teacher and a very memorable student [Video Australia]
- Sometimes students end up being the best teachers.
Movie Info
- Year:
- 1983
- IMDB Rating:
- 7.1
- IMDB Votes:
- 3623
- Countries:
- UK
- Genres:
- Comedy, Drama
- Tags:
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Adultery, Doctor, Teacher student relationship, College, Human relationship, Professor, Waitress, Hairdresser, Teaching, Alcohol
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