Looking to expand her horizons, working-class hairdresser-housewife Susan White (Julie Walters) signed on for an Open University class in English literature offered by jaded, alcoholic professor Frank Bryant (Michael Caine). Over the course of their conferences, the raw but enthusiastic pupil rekindles her instructor's diminished interest in career and life. Willy Russell adapted his hit London play for the screen. Michael Williams, Jeananne Crowley co-star; directed by Lewis Gilbert. 111 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English. Region Free