The Flavor of Corn(1989)
Il sapore del grano
The Flavor of Corn Synopsis
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.
The Flavor of Corn (1989) is a drama film directed by Gianni Da Campo, released on July 9, 1989 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Lorenzo Lena, Marco Mestriner, Alba Mottura and Egidio Termine. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 28 ratings.
- Director:
- Gianni Da Campo
- Writers:
- Gianni Da Campo
- Producers:
- Enzo Porcelli
- Production:
- Antea Cinematografica, RAI, Award Films International
- Status:
- Released
The Flavor of Corn Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Lorenzo Lena
Lorenzo Lena
as Lorenzo
- Marco Mestriner
Marco Mestriner
as Duilio
- Alba Mottura
Alba Mottura
as Cecilia
Egidio Termine
as Bruno
Marina Vlady
as Duilio's Stepmother
- Mattia Pinoli
Mattia Pinoli
as Duilio's Grandfather
- Paolo Garlato
Paolo Garlato
as Duilio's Father
- Elisabetta Barbini
Elisabetta Barbini
as Duilio's Grandmother
- Elena Barbalich
Elena Barbalich
as Adalgisa
- Efisio Coletti
Efisio Coletti
as Headmaster
- Maria Baldo
Maria Baldo
as Teacher
- Michele Pastres
Michele Pastres
as Waitress
Key crew
Directed by Gianni Da Campo, written by Gianni Da Campo, produced by Enzo Porcelli.
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The Flavor of Corn Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 28 ratings.
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The Flavor of Corn – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Flavor of Corn?
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The main cast of The Flavor of Corn (1989) includes Lorenzo Lena, Marco Mestriner, Alba Mottura, Egidio Termine and Marina Vlady. The film was directed by Gianni Da Campo. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Flavor of Corn released?
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The Flavor of Corn was released on July 9, 1989 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is The Flavor of Corn worth watching?
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The Flavor of Corn (1989) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 28 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.