Educating Rita (1983)
- Starring:
- Michael Caine, Julie Walters, (more)
- Director(s):
- Lewis Gilbert
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of Educating Rita
A trio of Oscar nominations and a pair of Golden Globes went to this acclaimed romantic comedy-drama based on the play by Willy Russell. Julie Walters stars as Rita, a witty, 26-year-old working class British hairdresser who decides to seek an education at Open University. Rita needs a tutor, and she selects Dr. Frank Bryant (Michael Caine), an alcoholic college literature professor whose life is a shambles. Divorced, Bryant's new lover is now having an affair with his best friend and he's increasingly depressed, seeking solace in whisky. Bryant's domestic turmoil is mirrored by Rita's, as she has opted for college over motherhood, a source of friction between her and her husband. As Rita blooms intellectually under the tutelage of Bryant, she realizes that what she really lacks is self-confidence, not education, and a gentle romance blossoms between her and Bryant. At home, however, Rita's newfound self-respect and intelligence cause her even greater pain. Director Lewis Gilbert and writer Russell teamed again six years later on the similarly-themed Shirley Valentine (1989). ~ Karl Williams, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 111 mins
Complete Cast of Educating Rita
- Michael Caine - Dr. Frank Bryant
- Michael Williams - Brian
- Jeananne Crowley - Julia
- Godfrey Quigley - Rita's Father
- Pat Daly - Bursar
- Gabrielle Reidy - Barbara
- Christopher Casson - Professor
- Maeve Germaine - Sandra
- Oliver Maguire - Tutor
- Dearbhla Molloy - Elaine
- Philip Hurdwood - Tiger
- Marie Conmee - Customer in Hairdresser's
- Julie Walters - Rita
- Maureen Lipman - Trish
- Malcolm Douglas - Denny
- Jack Walsh - Price
- Patricia Jeffares - Rita's Mother
- Alan Stanford - Bistro Manager
- Gerry Sullivan - Security Officer
- Hilary Reynolds - Lesley
- Derry Power - Photographer
- Kim Fortune - Collins
- Des Nealon - Invigilator
- Director(s):
- Lewis Gilbert
- Writer(s):
- Willy Russell
- Producer(s):
- Lewis Gilbert
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG(Adult Situations, Profanity, Adult Language, Suitable for Children)
- Categories:
- Romance
- 1983 - British Academy of Film and Television Arts - Best Actor
- 1983 - British Academy of Film and Television Arts - Best Picture
- 1983 - British Academy of Film and Television Arts - Best Actress
- 1983 - Hollywood Foreign Press Association - Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy
- 1983 - Hollywood Foreign Press Association - Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy
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