The Teacher

The Teacher

She corrupted the youthful morality of an entire school! Her best lessons were taught after class!

R 1974 · 98 min · ★ 4.5 · Crime, Thriller

18-year-old Sean's first summer after completing high school is much spent with 28-year-old teacher Diane, who's husband is too often motorcycle-racing instead of with her. Wacko Ralph also has "the hots" for Diane; and it doesn't help that Sean was with Ralph's younger brother, Lou, when Lou died

Directed by Howard Avedis · Written by Howard Avedis

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Angel Tompkins Diane Marshall
Jay North Sean Roberts
Anthony James Ralph Gordon
Marlene Schmidt Alice Roberts
Barry Atwater Sheriff Murphy
Med Flory Joe Roberts
Rudy Herrera Jr. Lou Gordon
Quinn O'Hara Margaret Parker
Sivi Aberg Bonnie Nelson
Richard Winterstein Russell Marshall
Katherine Cassavetes Gossiping Lady 1
Lady Rowlands Gossiping Lady 2

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