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Film / 1983
Educando a Rita
Directed by
Lewis Gilbert
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.
The story
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
Michael CaineDr. Frank Bryant
Julie WaltersRita Susan White
Michael WilliamsBrian
Maureen LipmanTrish
Jeananne CrowleyJulia
Malcolm DouglasDenny
Godfrey QuigleyRita's Father
Dearbhla MolloyElaine
Kim FortuneCollins
Pat DalyBursar
Philip Hurd-WoodTiger
Christopher CassonProfessor
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Hilary ReynoldsLesley
Jack WalshPrice
Rosamund BurtonDenise
Marcus O'HigginsMarcus
Mark DrewDisco Manager
Gabrielle ReidyBarbara
Des NealonInvigilator
Marie ConmeeCustomer in Hairdressers
Oliver MaguireTutor
Derry PowerPhotographer
Alan StanfordBistro Manager
Gerry SullivanSecurity Officer
Patricia JeffaresRita's Mother
Maeve GermaineSandra
Liam StackSandra's Fiance
Paul MarkeyWedding Guest
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