Review of Educating Rita (1983) by Debbie T — 10 Sep 2007

I have the lecturer's jacket with elbow patches and am a lecturer, but that's where the aspiration ends with Cane's role - good film though.

This review of Educating Rita (1983) was written by Debbie T on 10 Sep 2007.

Educating Rita has generally received positive reviews.

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We watched this in my English class. Didn't really like the play or the film but they were both alright…

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By Honey B (25) on 21 Aug 2010

I love this movie...it inspired me to return to school…

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