
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.
Cast

Michael Caine
Dr. Frank Bryant

Julie Walters
Rita Susan White

Michael Williams
Brian

Maureen Lipman
Trish

Jeananne Crowley
Julia

Malcolm Douglas
Denny

Godfrey Quigley
Rita's Father

Dearbhla Molloy
Elaine
Kim Fortune
Collins
Pat Daly
Bursar
Philip Hurd-Wood
Tiger

Christopher Casson
Professor

Hilary Reynolds
Lesley

Jack Walsh
Price
Rosamund Burton
Denise
Marcus O'Higgins
Marcus
Mark Drew
Disco Manager

Gabrielle Reidy
Barbara

Des Nealon
Invigilator
Marie Conmee
Customer in Hairdressers

Oliver Maguire
Tutor
Derry Power
Photographer

Alan Stanford
Bistro Manager
Gerry Sullivan
Security Officer
Patricia Jeffares
Rita's Mother

Maeve Germaine
Sandra
Liam Stack
Sandra's Fiance
Paul Markey
Wedding Guest
Crew
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