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Quick Info

Rating

6.8/10

Release1983

Runtime1h 46m

StatusReleased

BudgetN/A

RevenueN/A

Production

Acorn Pictures

The Rank Organisation

Movie

Educating Rita

1983

1h 46m

6.8

Drama

Comedy

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.

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