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Guilty at 17 (2014): Cast & Plot

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Guilty at 17 is a 2014 mystery drama directed by Anthony Lefresne, starring Rob Stewart as Gilbert Adkins, Chloe Rose and Paskale Leblond-Champagne. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes.

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Guilty at 17 (2014) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 26m (86 min)
Director
Anthony Lefresne
Genres
Drama , Mystery
Original language
English
After the credits
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The story

What Is Guilty at 17 About?

The premise of Guilty at 17 without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A teenager becomes overwhelmed with guilt after her lies to support a friend’s claim of sexual assault lead to the accused teacher’s suicide.

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Cast & crew

Guilty at 17 Cast & Characters

Rob Stewart leads the cast as Gilbert Adkins, with Chloe Rose as Devon Cavanor and Paskale Leblond-Champagne as Friend of Devon (uncredited). Directed by Anthony Lefresne; 37 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Anthony Lefresne

More films directed by Anthony Lefresne: A Daughter’s Revenge, Deadly Daughters, Killer Crush and Another Man’s Wife.

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Plot

Guilty at 17 Plot Summary

What happens in Guilty at 17 from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Gilbert Adkins, Rob Stewart, a devoted high school chemistry teacher, suddenly sees thirty years of steady work unravel when he is accused of sexual harassment by Devon Cavanor, Chloe Rose. Devon convinces another student, Traci Scott, Erin Sanders, to back up her claim by lying that she witnessed the incident, and Gilbert is arrested as the investigation unfolds. What begins as a charged, sensational accusation soon reveals a web of manipulation, with Devon’s motive anchored in a promised reward—a car from her father, Mr. Cavanor—should she manage to improve her grades. The rumor of harassment is starkly contrasted by Gilbert’s insistence that the assault never happened, and he suspects that Devon may have damaged his laptop, an early clue that troubles will follow him into the courtroom.

Full summary

The whole story of Guilty at 17, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Guilty at 17?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Who is the high school chemistry teacher accused of sexual harassment?

Cars

Cars in Guilty at 17

12 cars on screen, including the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta A6 Typ 5K and the 2002 Jeep Liberty.

All 12 cars
  • 2011 Volkswagen Jetta A6 Typ 5K in Guilty at 17 2011 Volkswagen Jetta A6 Typ 5K Main role
  • 2002 Jeep Liberty in Guilty at 17 2002 Jeep Liberty Important role
  • 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL 550 R230 in Guilty at 17 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL 550 R230 Important role
  • 2003 Toyota Tundra in Guilty at 17 2003 Toyota Tundra Important role
Details

Guilty at 17 Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “L'écho du mensonge” and “Falsa acusación”.

Also known as
  • L'écho du mensonge
  • Falsa acusación
  • Amicizie pericolose
  • Le lycée du mensonge
  • 误入歧途

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Guilty at 17 FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Guilty at 17, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Guilty at 17?

Guilty at 17 runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).

When was Guilty at 17 released?

Guilty at 17 was released on July 20, 2014.

Who directed Guilty at 17?

Guilty at 17 was directed by Anthony Lefresne.

More films by Anthony Lefresne

Who is in the cast of Guilty at 17?

Guilty at 17 stars Rob Stewart as Gilbert Adkins, Chloe Rose as Devon Cavanor and Paskale Leblond-Champagne as Friend of Devon (uncredited), among 37 credited actors.

Does Guilty at 17 have a post-credit scene?

No. Guilty at 17 has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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