Educating Rita (1983)

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Written by Willy Russell

Directed by Lewis Gilbert

Running Time: 100 minutes (approx)

Production Year: 1983

Rating: 15 Certificate

Production Country: UK

Filmed in Colour

This powerful and moving comedy drama, based on Willy Russell's hit stage play, is tremendous. Julie Walters (pictured) turns in a powerhouse performance as Rita "Susan" White, a hairdresser who dreams of rising above her drab urban existence through higher learning. Michael Caine (pictured) is equally strong in one of his classic performances as Frank Bryant, the drunken lecturer who Rita chooses to be her tutor.

Released in 1983, Walters, Caine and Russell all won Oscar nominations. Highly recommended.

Cast

Image for Michael CaineMichael CaineDr. Frank Bryant
Image for Julie WaltersJulie WaltersRita aka Susan
Michael WilliamsBrian
Image for Maureen LipmanMaureen LipmanTrish
Jeananne CrowleyJulia
Malcolm DouglasDenny
Godfrey QuigleyRita's Father
Image for Dearbhla MolloyDearbhla MolloyElaine
Pat DalyBursar
Kim FortuneCollins
Philip HurdwoodTiger
Hilary ReynoldsLesley
Jack WalshPrice
Christopher CassonProfessor
Rosamund BurtonDenise

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