An American Crime
“The true story of a child's punishment that became a woman's crime.”
2007•R•1h 37m•7.3•Released
CrimeDramaHorror
The true story of suburban housewife Gertrude Baniszewski, who kept a teenage girl locked in the basement of her Indiana home during the 1960s.
Director
Tommy O'Haver
Writer
Tommy O'Haver, Irene Turner
Budget
$2M
Languages
English
Studio
First Look International
Cast
Elliot Page
Sylvia Likens
Catherine Keener
Gertrude Baniszewski
Hayley McFarland
Jennifer Faye 'Jennie' Likens
Nick Searcy
Lester Likens
Romy Rosemont
Betty Likens
Ari Graynor
Paula Baniszewski
Scout Taylor-Compton
Stephanie Baniszewski
Tristan Jarred
Johnny Baniszewski
Hannah Leigh
Shirley Baniszewski
Bradley Whitford
Prosecutor
James Franco
Andy
Scott Eastwood
Eric
Michael O'Keefe
Reverend Bill Collier
Carlie Westerman
Marie Baniszewski
Michelle Benes
Hope Orbach
Production
Company
First Look International
Company
Killer Films
Company
John Wells Productions
Producer
Jocelyn Hayes
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