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The Flavor of Corn
Genres
Drama
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
93 min
Release Date
1989-07-09
Status
Released
Original Language
Italian
Vote Count
25
Vote Average
6.3
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
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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