Educating Rita

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Educating Rita (1983)

110 min - Comedy, Romance, Foreign - 21 September 1983
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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.

Director:  Lewis Gilbert

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Storyline

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.


Collections: Lewis Gilbert

Genres: Comedy, Romance, Foreign

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Country:   United Kingdom
Language:  English
Release Date:  21 September 1983

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Company Credits

Production Companies:  Acorn Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:  1 h 50 min