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Summary

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.

Details

Release Date: June 16, 1983

Runtime: 106 minutes

Genres: Drama, Comedy

Rating: ⭐ 6.8/10 (193 votes)

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Cast

  • Michael Caine

    Michael Caine

    Dr. Frank Bryant

  • Julie Walters

    Julie Walters

    Rita Susan White

  • Michael Williams

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    Brian

  • Maureen Lipman

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    Trish

  • Jeananne Crowley

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    Julia

  • Malcolm Douglas

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    Denny

  • Godfrey Quigley

    Godfrey Quigley

    Rita's Father

  • Dearbhla Molloy

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    Elaine

  • Christopher Casson

    Christopher Casson

    Professor

  • Hilary Reynolds

    Hilary Reynolds

    Lesley

  • Jack Walsh

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    Price

  • Gabrielle Reidy

    Gabrielle Reidy

    Barbara

  • Oliver Maguire

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    Tutor

  • Alan Stanford

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  • Maeve Germaine

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    Sandra