Educating Rita 41 years old

Sometimes students end up being the best teachers.

Educating Rita

Rita, a witty 26-year-old hairdresser, wants to 'discover' herself so she joins an 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.

Credits

Educating Rita Cast

Name Character
Michael Caine He was 50, now 91 years old as Dr. Frank Bryant
Julie Walters She was 33, now 74 years old as Rita Susan White
Maureen Lipman She was 37, now 78 years old as Trish
Dearbhla Molloy She was 37, now 78 years old as Elaine
Christopher Casson He was 70, 84 years old when he died as Professor
Godfrey Quigley He was 60, 71 years old when he died as Rita's Father
Michael Williams (actor) He was 47, 65 years old when he died as Brian

Educating Rita Crew

Name Department
Lewis Gilbert as Director. He was 63 (97) years old when He died Directing
Willy Russell as Theatre Play. He was 36 (now 77) years old Writing
Willy Russell as Screenplay. He was 36 (now 77) years old Writing
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Educating Rita (41 years)

Sometimes students end up being the best teachers.

  • Release day: Thursday, June 16, 1983
  • Runtime: 110 minutes