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Educating Rita. Image shows from L to R: Rita (Julie Walters), Dr. Frank Bryant (Michael Caine)
Educating Rita

Educating Rita

  • 1983 film

Moving comedy drama about a hairdresser who dreams of rising above her drab urban existence. Stars Julie Walters and Michael Caine. Also features Michael Williams, Maureen Lipman, Jeananne Crowley, Malcolm Douglas, Godfrey Quigley and more.

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Alfie. Image shows from L to R: Alfie Elkins (Michael Caine), Ruby (Shelley Winters) Film

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