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The Flavor of Corn
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Title: The Flavor of Corn

Release Date: 9 Jul 1989

Runtime: 1h 33m

Genre: Drama

Director: Antea Cinematografica, RAI

Production Companies: Antea Cinematografica, RAI

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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Average Vote: 6.3 (25 votes)

Cast

  • Lorenzo: Lorenzo Lena
  • Duilio: Marco Mestriner
  • Cecilia: Alba Mottura
  • Bruno: Egidio Termine
  • Duilio's Stepmother: Marina Vlady
  • Duilio's Grandfather: Mattia Pinoli
  • Duilio's Father: Paolo Garlato
  • Duilio's Grandmother: Elisabetta Barbini
  • Adalgisa: Elena Barbalich
  • Headmaster: Efisio Coletti
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