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The Flavor of Corn(1989)
Status: Released
Date: 1989-07-09
63%
28 Votes
Time: 1h 33m
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.
Languages: Italian.
Countries:
Italy
ProductionCompanies: 
Antea Cinematografica
Award Films International
Movie: The Flavor of Corn
Top 10 Billed Cast
Egidio Termine
Bruno
Marina Vlady
Duilio's Stepmother
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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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1989-07-09
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