An American Crime(2007)
“The true story of a child's punishment that became a woman's crime.”
Overview
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
Studio
First Look International
Budget
$2M
Cast
Elliot Page
as Sylvia Likens
Catherine Keener
as Gertrude Baniszewski
Hayley McFarland
as Jennifer Faye 'Jennie' Likens
Nick Searcy
as Lester Likens
Romy Rosemont
as Betty Likens
Ari Graynor
as Paula Baniszewski
Scout Taylor-Compton
as Stephanie Baniszewski
Tristan Jarred
as Johnny Baniszewski
Hannah Leigh
as Shirley Baniszewski
Bradley Whitford
as Prosecutor
James Franco
as Andy
Scott Eastwood
as Eric
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2007
Runtime
1h 37m
Language
English
Rating
7.3 / 10
Budget
$2M
Production Companies
First Look International • Killer Films • John Wells Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch An American Crime?▼
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What is An American Crime about?▼
The true story of suburban housewife Gertrude Baniszewski, who kept a teenage girl locked in the basement of her Indiana home during the 1960s.
Who directed An American Crime?▼
An American Crime was directed by Tommy O'Haver and released in 2007. It is a crime, drama, horror film.
How long is An American Crime?▼
An American Crime has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
Who stars in An American Crime?▼
The cast of An American Crime includes Elliot Page as Sylvia Likens, Catherine Keener as Gertrude Baniszewski, Hayley McFarland as Jennifer Faye 'Jennie' Likens, Nick Searcy as Lester Likens, Romy Rosemont as Betty Likens and more.
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