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The Teacher
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The Teacher

1974-05-29 · 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

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Directors
Howard Avedis
Production companies
Crown International Pictures, Hickmar Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Angel TompkinsAngel TompkinsDiane Marshall
Jay NorthJay NorthSean Roberts
Anthony JamesAnthony JamesRalph Gordon
Marlene SchmidtMarlene SchmidtAlice Roberts
Barry AtwaterBarry AtwaterSheriff Murphy
Med FloryMed FloryJoe Roberts
Rudy Herrera Jr.Lou Gordon
Quinn O'HaraQuinn O'HaraMargaret Parker
Sivi AbergBonnie Nelson
Richard WintersteinRussell Marshall
Katherine CassavetesKatherine CassavetesGossiping Lady 1
Lady RowlandsLady RowlandsGossiping Lady 2
Cassandra LucasWaitress

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