The Flavor of Corn (1989)
Overview
Lorenzo, a handsome first-year professor in an isolated Italian village, falls under the spell of his most beguiling pupil, a dark-haired, starry-eyed 12-year-old named Duilio. As Lorenzo's relationship with his heartless girlfriend deteriorates, he finds himself walking the fields with his loving student. When their idyllic friendship is questioned by Duilio's suspicious stepmother, Lorenzo is brought to a crisis of conscience.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | it |
| Popularity | 1.525 |
Directed By
Gianni Da Campo
Crew
Gianni Da Campo
Gianni Da Campo
Fernanda Indoni
Emilio Bestetti
Enzo Porcelli
TOP CAST
Lorenzo Lena
Lorenzo
Marco Mestriner
Duilio
Alba Mottura
Cecilia
Egidio Termine
Bruno
Marina Vlady
Duilio's Stepmother
Mattia Pinoli
Duilio's Grandfather
Paolo Garlato
Duilio's Father
Elisabetta Barbini
Duilio's Grandmother
Elena Barbalich
Adalgisa
Efisio Coletti
Headmaster
Maria Baldo
Teacher
Michele Pastres
Waitress
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