Educating Rita
“Sometimes students end up being the best teachers.”
6.9
Rating
(197 votes)
1h 46m
Runtime
1983
Released
2
Popularity
Overview
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.
Status
Released
Original Title
Educating Rita
Release Date
1983-06-16
Languages
English
Directors
Writers
Willy RussellScreenplay
