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The Lessons of Gulliver Stevens

The Lessons of Gulliver Stevens

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The Lessons of Gulliver Stevens

"A Rebel With a Cause"

2011

0h 20m

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Overview

In the Fall of 1984 a brilliant but rebellious teenager is accepted to a prestigious private school where he meets a depressed classmate and helps her stand up to her neglectful father.

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5 featured cast members

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Danielle Alagna

Emma Dorsett

Daryn Kahn

Daryn Kahn

Gulliver Stevens

Drew Decaro

Dean Wade

Brian Fitzgibbons

Professor Giles

Judith Townsend

Female Interviewer

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Directed by: DJ Valentine
Justin Polizzi
Written by: DJ Valentine
Justin Polizzi

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