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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

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