The Teacher (1974 film)

The Teacher is a 1974 American comingofage suspense film, written, produced, and directed by Hickmet Avedis aka Howard Avedis and released by Crown International Pictures. The film stars Angel Tompkins, Jay North and Anthony James, and tells the story of an 18yearolds first relationship with his alluring teacher, and the hidden danger awaiting them in the shadows.

Althoughyears old during principal production, North was still largely known to audiences as the impish child hed played ten years before on the CBS family series, Dennis the Menace. Prior to the release of the film, columnist Jack OBrian reported of the vulgarity of Norths first adult feature film role Nice little Jay North TVs Dennis the Menace only a few smiles ago has a bangup role in The Teacher flick an explicit pornscene with Angel Tompkins.While not impressed with what he deemed to be a ludicrous storyline, Los Angeles Times critic, Kevin Thomas expressed appreciation for the portrayal of the films two lead characters, writing The plot of The Teacher isnt worth outlining, yet it develops a relationship between a 28yearold woman and an 18yearold high school boy with sensitivity and credibility unusual for an exploitation film. ... Avedis displays much concern for his people and allows Miss Tompkins and North plenty of room to give fresh, spontaneous performances. ........

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