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Best movie ever!

I am only giving this movie a 1 for the great cast, though I can't imagine what any of them were thinking. This movie was horrible

After his last day in a Southern California high school, shyly cute virgin Jay North (as Sean Roberts) goes out with a friend to spy on beautifully-figured Angel Tompkins (as Diane Marshall). Also watching the topless young teacher is psychotic Anthony James (as Ralph Gordon). The sleazy-looking stalker is in love with Ms. Tompkins. They (and we) get to see Tompkins rubbing her naked upper body with suntan lotion. Then, a tragic accident occurs as North's friend falls off a warehouse tower. The luckless lad is also the little brother of Mr. James, who blames North for the incident. Tompkins, who is no longer North's teacher, seduces him. This makes James jealous...The three main characters proceed through the story without rhyme or reason. Considering how haphazardly writer-director Howard Avedis presents the action; they often appear, understandably, lost. The main reason to watch is seeing Tompkins topless. She's never convincing as a teacher or "older woman," but the show stops every time Tomkins takes her shirt off. Her upturned assets are highly appealing. North gets bits of genuine acting in here and there, but it's an aimless effort. Far from his famous "Dennis the Menace" role, North appears to enjoy himself as an "R-rated" movie star. Inexplicably popping in and out, James suffers most from the production's overall weaknesses.***** The Teacher (5/29/74) Howard Avedis ~ Angel Tompkins, Jay North, Anthony James, Marlene Schmidt

The Teacher: An 18-year-old high school grad finds himself being seduced by his (married) teacher. Her husband is seldom around, though, so she's bored and oh-so horny. It's not hard for teacher to seduce the boy, particularly because of access: she's friends with his clueless mother for some reason. Also: what 18-year-old needs convincing to bang his smoking hot teacher? It turns out that there's trouble for them everywhere but between the sheets. It's unclear as to whether or not you're supposed to feel sorry for the boy's parents--particularly because they're so stupid. This is the kind of movie you watch when you're half-way gone, or at the very least on the way there. It's fun for what it is: tacky, campy fun.

I saw this at a drive-in in high school and it really taught me a lesson in the lower depths of blah banality. This is one of those movies that's like a porn film with the sex taken out. James had quite a career, but it's amazing he lowered himself to do this movie. Not that he was a star. I guess he just liked working. What else can I say? Angel Thompkins got to be in a couple of studio films. She started in soaps, apparently. Yawn. Jay North. Well, let's face it, "Dennis The Menace" wasn't exactly a great sit com in the first place. She mostly did garbage TV. Anyway, it would have been a better world if "The Teacher" had never been made, but I guess it doesn't make much difference in the long run.

According to the posters for "The Teacher":"She corrupted the youthful morality of an entire school!!" Nothing could have been further from the truth. She only got involved with one 18-year-old graduate of the school. Noted film critic Leonard Maltin calls "The Teacher" trashy but enjoyable. Maybe to some it is trashy or sleazy, as some other reviewers have commented. But not to me. It amazes me that the "American Pie" series was released by Univeral Studios, thus also having huge budgets, have made millions and millions and spawned some truly dreadful sequels. In my opinion, yes they are funny and realistic, but they are far trashier and sleazier than "The Teacher". I personally don't find "The Teacher" to be trashy or sleazy at all. Angel Tompkins is stunning, sexy and fully believable in the title role of Diane. Jay North, as her student and neighbor Sean, while not ever a great actor, is also believable, earnest and sincere. He is also very likable. Anthony James plays the disturbed Vietnam veteran Ralph very well, although I found the subplot of his obsession with and stalking of Diane to be out-of-place and not needed in this film. I have to say that it is the only real flaw in the film, along with the ending. If you have never seen the film, it will stun you. I have seen the film many times, originally at a drive-in, on VHS and now on DVD. I fully intend to watch it many more times. Some have commented on Diane having a Corvette, a swimming pool and a boat. Well maybe she had a wealthy family? Teachers are not known for being well-payed. Her husband Russ was briefly seen and heard near the end of the film phoning her. All we are really told about him is that he races his motorcycle all over the place and is a drifter. He apparently just took off and left Diane to do this. Yet one reviewer commented that Russ had been completely faithful to Diane while he was away. Where did this come from?? One thing that others have also noticed is that Sean's mother Alice, played by German born, 1961 Miss Universe, Marlene Schmidt seemed to have a thing for her son. I didn't really feel this, but she certainly did seem to be trying to play matchmaker between Diane and Sean, despite Diane being married!! I love this film and it is one of my all time favorites. To each their own.