Educating Rita 1983

Synopsis:

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.

Directed by: Lewis Gilbert
Written by: Willy Russell
Release date: 1983-06-16
Runtime: 106 minutes
Critics score:
Tagline: Sometimes students end up being the best teachers.
Cast:
Michael Caine
Michael Caine
Dr. Frank Bryant 
Julie Walters
Julie Walters
Rita Susan White 
Maureen Lipman
Maureen Lipman
Trish 
Malcolm Douglas
Malcolm Douglas
Denny