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About
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.
Theatrical
Sep 21, 1983
DVD / Blu-ray
Jan 24, 2006
Theaters
1
Director
Writer
Producer
Studio
Acorn Pictures, The Rank Organisation
Cast
Full credits →M
Michael Caine
Dr. Frank Bryant
J
Julie Walters
Rita Susan White
M
Michael Williams
Brian
M
Maureen Lipman
Trish
J
Jeananne Crowley
Julia
M
Malcolm Douglas
Denny
G
Godfrey Quigley
Rita's Father
D
Dearbhla Molloy
Elaine
K
Kim Fortune
Collins
P
Philip Hurd-Wood
Tiger
C
Christopher Casson
Professor
H
Hilary Reynolds
Lesley
J
Jack Walsh
Price
G
Gabrielle Reidy
Barbara
D
Des Nealon
Invigilator
M
Marie Conmee
Customer in Hairdressers
O
Oliver Maguire
Tutor
D
Derry Power
Photographer
A
Alan Stanford
Bistro Manager
G
Gerry Sullivan
Security Officer
