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Synopsis
A trio of Oscar nominations and a pair of Golden Globes went to this acclaimed romantic comedy-drama based on the play by Willy Russell. Julie Walters stars as Rita, a witty, 26-year-old working class British hairdresser who decides to seek an education at Open University. Rita needs a tutor, and she selects Dr. Frank Bryant (Michael Caine), an alcoholic college literature professor whose life is a shambles. Divorced, Bryant's new lover is now having an affair with his best friend and he's increasingly depressed, seeking solace in whisky. Bryant's domestic turmoil is mirrored by Rita's, as she has opted for college over motherhood, a source of friction between her and her husband. As Rita blooms intellectually under the tutelage of Bryant, she realizes that what she really lacks is self-confidence, not education, and a gentle romance blossoms between her and Bryant. At home, however, Rita's newfound self-respect and intelligence cause her even greater pain. Director Lewis Gilbert and writer Russell teamed again six years later on the similarly-themed Shirley Valentine (1989). ~ Karl Williams, All Movie Guide

Cast

Michael Caine Dr. Frank Bryant
Jeananne Crowley Julia
Malcolm Douglas Denny
Maureen Lipman Trish
Godfrey Quigley Rita's Father
Julie Walters Rita
Michael Williams Brian

Production Crew

Maurice Fowler Art Director
Nuala Moiselle Casting
Frank Watts Cinematographer
William P. Cartlidge Co-producer
David Hentschel Composer (Music Score)
Candice Paterson Costume Designer
Lewis Gilbert Director
Garth Craven Editor
Freddie Williamson Makeup
Lewis Gilbert Producer
Willy Russell Screenwriter
Daniel Brisseau Sound/Sound Designer
Michel Cheyko Sound/Sound Designer
Ron Davis Supervising Sound Editor
Year: 1983
Runtime: 110
Country: UK
MPAA Rating: PG
Category: Feature


Produced by
Columbia Pictures

Awards
1983 - Best Film - British Academy Awards
1983 - Best Foreign Film - Golden Globe
1983 - Best Picture - National Board of Review
1983 - Best Picture - British Academy of Film and Television
1983 - Best Foreign Film - Hollywood Foreign Press Association