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Programme Information

Lewis Gilbert's film stars Julia Walters in her film debut as the Liverpudlian housewife who's joined the Open University thirsty for knowledge and self-fulfillment, while Michael Caine plays her boozy, disillusioned lecturer. Adapted from Willy Russell's play the film won both BAFTA and Golden Globe awards as well as being Oscar nominated.

Keywords:

Comedy, Drama, Based-on-Play, Movie, Film, Movies, Films, Oscar Best Actor Nominee, Oscar Best Actress Nominee

Additional Information:

(1983) (UK) (4 Star)

Cast:

Michael Caine	.... Dr. Frank Bryant
Julie Walters	.... Rita aka Susan
Michael Williams	.... Brian
Maureen Lipman	.... Trish
Jeananne Crowley	.... Julia
Malcolm Douglas	.... Denny

Supporting Cast:

Godfrey Quigley	.... Rita's Father
Dearbhla Molloy	.... Elaine
Pat Daly	.... Bursar
Kim Fortune	.... Collins
Philip Hurdwood	.... Tiger
Hilary Reynolds	.... Lesley
Jack Walsh	.... Price
Christopher Casson	.... Professor
Rosamund Burton	.... Denise

Directors:

Lewis Gilbert

Writers:

Willy Russell